Published on: 2026-04-24
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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A charity evening dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Mila Kiseleva Foundation was held in Moscow. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, in her address to the foundation’s team, highly appreciated its contribution to supporting people with disabilities.
“Your story began with the inspiring fate of one person – Mikhail Kiselev, and since then it has transformed to help others and change lives for the better. Over the years of activity, the foundation has supported more than 15 thousand beneficiaries, and over 5 thousand charitable and social projects have been implemented,” emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister.
Tatyana Golikova separately noted that thanks to the foundation’s activities, the idea of the bill on inclusive tourism in Russia was implemented. Among the key projects is the social taxi “Dobrobus,” which provides free transportation for people in wheelchairs. In 2 years, almost 200 thousand km have been traveled, and the project received recognition at the International #WeAreTogether award. The foundation has opened inclusive workshops for the employment of young people with disabilities, develops adaptive sports, and provides assistance to veterans of the special military operation and their families.Since this year, the educational project “Counselor for Everyone” has been launched to prepare counselors for working with children with disabilities in summer camps. The project is being implemented by the Mikhail Kiselev Charity Foundation and “Gazprom-Media Holding” with the support of Russian student squads and with the use of a grant from the Mayor of Moscow.
“You not only help people, but also unite caring people and organizations around you, creating a platform for the implementation of good deeds. After all, the support of those nearby is the most valuable and indispensable,” added Tatyana Golikova.
Chairman of the board of trustees of the Mila Foundation, Mikhail Kiselev, commenting on the results of the work done, noted: “6 thousand trips on ‘Dobrobus’, 3 inclusive workshops where people with disabilities work, grant support for 25 projects, named scholarships for 56 talented young people. And this is only the beginning. Thanks to the team, partners, and everyone who believes in our projects.”
Their special lots for the charity auction were provided by: the Federal Passenger Company, Cosmos Hotel Group, the “Gzhel” Association, the “RuYoga” clothing brand, designer Nina Ruchkina, the Russian silver jewelry brand Sbleskom, artists of the Yuri Omelchenko gallery. Also, a unique set of souvenirs from the inclusive workshops of the Union of Parents of Disabled Children and paintings by the artist with mental disorders from the Tomsk region Alexander Alenichkin were raffled at the evening. In addition, among the lots, a personal training session with the most titled hockey player in the world, Vyacheslav Fetisov, was raffled.The events were also supported by the CSKA Rugby Club, the flower shop “Klumba”, the company Divent, and the design bureau Akant.
All funds raised during the charity auction will be directed to support people in difficult life situations, including the development of inclusive workshops, support for the “Dobrobus” project, and the development of adaptive sports.
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