The press service of the Russian Geographical Society announced the start of voting for the best project in the field of preserving the natural and historical and cultural heritage of Russia. The winner will receive the Crystal Compass Award in the Public Recognition category. This is the only nomination, the winner of which can be chosen by everyone. You can cast your vote until May 1 on the official website of the award.
In all other ten nominations, the winners of the Crystal Compass will be determined by the expert council. The names of the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in Moscow on May 30.
The "Crystal Compass" is sometimes called the "geographical Oscar". Since 2012, this international award has been awarded for outstanding achievements and unique projects aimed at preserving the natural and historical and cultural heritage of Russia.
This year, more than 600 participants from 14 countries of the world became applicants for the award. Among the applicants are representatives of Russia, India, France, the USA, Egypt, Belarus, Moldova, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. For the first time, projects from Turkmenistan, Nepal and Tajikistan will compete for the award.
On August 9-10, the gastronomic festival "Nyan Fest" will be held for the first time in Yamal. Chefs and culinary experts will showcase their skills in preparing dishes of the indigenous northern peoples
The press service of the Ministry of Culture of Astrakhan Region has announced that the International Classical Arts Festival "Caspian Seasons" will be held in Astrakhan from August 17 to September 1
The press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry has announced that the national tourism portal Puteshestvuem.RF has published the first 50 car travel routes across 47 regions of Russia
The press service of the government of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic has announced that a group of enthusiasts from St. Petersburg has installed the world's first climb counter at the summit of Elbrus
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