Published on: 2026-10-12
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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Applications are open for the nominations of the all-Russian youth achievement award “Time of the Young.” Applications are accepted on the platform “Youth of Russia“. The event is implemented within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children.” The award organizer is the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that for the sixth consecutive year, leaders of youth organizations and businesses, teams that improve the youth environment in Russia through their decisions, as well as entire cities, will participate in the award.
“The ‘Young Time’ award of the national project ‘Youth and Children’ is one of the main awards in the field of youth policy in Russia. Over the past 5 years, it has already helped recognize the merits of more than 1,200 people – those who create opportunities for youth, serve society, develop socially significant projects, and demonstrate that Russia is a country of limitless possibilities. The winners have been able to scale their projects, receive media support, and share their experience with others. This year, the award is held in categories across 7 thematic blocks. I invite you to participate!” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
The new season of the “Time of the Young” award has expanded opportunities for participants and covered new areas of youth policy. Young entrepreneurs, agricultural workers, ecologists, and mentors can compete for the win, as well as teams from enterprises, departments, NGOs, and municipalities, event organizers, media, media teams, businesses, families, youth centers, and territories that contribute to the development of the youth environment.
“The ‘Young Time’ Award is a recognition and gratitude to all those who implement youth policy, create opportunities for young people to realize their potential, and improve conditions so that every young person in the country, regardless of their place of residence, can bring their ideas and dreams to life in Russia. This year, the ‘Young Time’ Award has 27 categories. We made them more targeted to different audiences. Regional teams, business representatives, media, young families, everyone involved in youth policy can choose a category that matches their experience and projects. A new category this season is ‘Youth Route’: for those who create interesting travels, expeditions, and new formats for getting to know Russia. The ‘Event of the Year’ category has also changed. Now youth projects at the city, regional, or federal level can compete for the win. The innovations this year have allowed the award to cover the entire diversity of the youth environment and give authors from across the country the opportunity to share their practices,” said the head of Rosmolodezh, Grigory Gurov.
In 2026, the award will have 27 nominations across 7 thematic blocks. The direction “Time to Inspire” is for people who inspire others by their example. It includes 8 nominations. “Youth Minister” is for heads of regional government bodies who implement and systematically develop youth policy in the region and introduce modern solutions. “Young Creator” is for young entrepreneurs participating in the “Created by Youth” project, who start and develop their own businesses, contributing to the development of the economy and territories. “Mentor of the Youth” is for directors’ advisors on education, teachers, and specialists who help young people develop and engage in public life. “Young Politician” is for representatives of youth parliaments of the State Duma and the Federation Council, leaders of youth parliaments of the country’s regions, who participate in developing socially significant proposals and help young people engage in the country’s socio-political life.”Agroleader” – for young specialists, farmers, and entrepreneurs of the agro-industrial complex who implement modern technologies and develop agricultural production. “Young Ecologist” – for young specialists, public figures, volunteers, and activists who turn care for the environment into real actions and projects. “Friend of Russia” – for compatriots abroad who unite youth and help implement joint projects. “Conductor of Meanings” – for participants of the project “Conductors of Meanings. New Route.”
The next block, “Time to Unite,” is dedicated to teams and communities that together create new opportunities for young people. It includes 5 categories. “Enterprise Team” — for youth councils of companies that unite young employees and create conditions for their professional development. “Department Team” — for teams of federal departments that develop professional communities of young civil servants and new formats of work with them. “Municipality Team” — for municipal teams that systematically develop the youth environment in a city or district. “NGO Team” — for nonprofit teams implementing socially significant projects together with youth and for youth. “Ambassador of Russia” — for foreign organizations and youth communities developing joint projects with Russia and international youth relations.
The “Time to Impress” category is dedicated to events and projects that inspire millions of participants across the country. This section includes three nominations: “Event of the Year. Country” – for teams organizing large-scale nationwide youth events, “Event of the Year. Region” – for organizers of significant regional projects, and “Event of the Year. Municipality” – for teams that develop the local youth community and involve young people in municipal life.
The “Time to Multiply” block includes three categories for partners, media, businesses, and organizations that support youth initiatives and help them develop. The “About What’s Important for Youth” category unites journalists, editorial teams, media projects, and authors creating meaningful content for a young audience. Partners of this category: ANO “IRI”, ANO “Dialogue” and “Gazprom-Media Holding.” “Youth Voice” is for regional authorities in the field of youth policy and their media teams who build modern communication with young people. The partner of this category is the company VK. “Company for Youth” recognizes partners who launch educational and career programs, support youth initiatives, and participate in the development of territories.
The “Time to Serve” block unites three categories for those who help people, protect, educate, and by their example demonstrate what responsibility and readiness to act mean. “Guardians of Childhood” is for law enforcement officers, special services, and rescue agencies who protect the rights of children and adolescents, assist families and minors in difficult situations, and develop preventive work. “Serving by Example” is for employees of the penal system who become mentors to teenagers and youth, implementing sports and preventive projects. “Your Hero” is a category for participants in the special military operation, servicemen, and volunteers, whose life experience and personal example are used in educational work with youth.
The “Time to Love” category combines two nominations for families who maintain generational ties, support each other, and create their own traditions. “Young Family” is for families who strengthen values by example and implement joint initiatives. “Student Family” is for those who combine studying and family life, participate in social projects, and by their example show that family can be a resource for the development of both.
The “Time to Dream” block brings together cities, territories, and youth spaces that create an environment for development, communication, and new ideas. It includes three nominations. The special nomination “Youth Capital of Russia” is for regional administrative centers that develop a modern youth environment, infrastructure, and opportunities for the self-realization of young people. Applications for it began on September 23 and will continue until October 16. “Place for Youth” is intended for youth centers and spaces that have become hubs for communication, creativity, and project implementation. “Youth Route” is a new nomination of the Award for territories that offer youth interesting routes, expeditions, and new travel experiences across Russia. Registration for the nomination opened on October 5 and will last until October 25 on the platform“More Than a Journey”.
The solemn ceremony summing up the results of the all-Russian award “Time of the Young” will take place on December 19 at the National Center “Russia” in Moscow. More than 1,000 participants from all over the country will gather there. More details about the categories and application deadlines – on the award website.
The award operator is the Directorate for the Organization of Youth Forums and Programs of Rosmolodezh. Operators of individual nominations include the Center for Assistance to Young Specialists, the Mashuk Knowledge Center, the Youth Media Development Center “Shum”, the RosPatriot Center of Rosmolodezh, the Russian Youth Union, the “Ecosystem” movement, the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, the “First Movements” project “Native – Beloved”, the all-Russian student project “Your Move”, and the “More Than a Journey” program.
The strategic partner of the award is the company VK. Partners of individual award categories include the State Duma, the Federation Council, the Internet Development Institute (IRI), ANO “Dialogue,” Gazprom-Media Holding, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, the presidential platform “Russia – Land of Opportunities,” the Russian Society “Znanie,” Dobro.RF, the “Warrior” center, the “Defenders of the Fatherland” foundation, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Education of Russia, VARMSU, RWB (Wildberries), Netology, Foxford, JSC Rosselkhozbank, SuperJob.
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