Published on: 2026-05-11
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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In 2026, for the first time in Russia, a national award in the field of folk arts and crafts will be presented. The decree on the establishment of this award was signed by the Chairman of the Government Mikhail Mishustin.
The awards will be presented on a competitive basis in 10 categories. Thus, the best master of folk arts and crafts, the best young specialist, the best enterprise in the field of folk crafts will receive awards. The best public project for the promotion of folk crafts and the best educational or mentoring project will also be recognized with awards. A separate prize will be awarded to the best tourist route to places where folk arts and crafts items are produced.
Participation in the competition for awards can be done by local self-government bodies, enterprises, individual entrepreneurs, as well as self-employed citizens.
The decision on awarding prizes will be made by a special council created under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
In 2026, the laureates of the award will receive commemorative statuettes and diplomas.
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