The 1st International Bridge Awards ceremony has been held within the countrys capital
Several excellent foreigners who’ve chosen Russia as their new residence have been honored on the Bridge Awards gala night time in Moscow for his or her contribution to the nation’s economic system and tradition.
The ceremony, which is backed by the Russian Foreign Ministry and Moscow’s authorities, was held for the primary time on Wednesday. The awards had been handed out in 13 classes, together with enterprise, structure, media, household values and charity.
The head of the Russian capital’s division of worldwide relations, Sergey Cheremin, praised the achievements of the nominees, saying that “they create a unique, friendly atmosphere in the country, build beautiful cities… and enrich our culture.”
The prize in tradition and artwork class went to Japanese dancer Kohei Fukuda, who has been a member of the Novosibirsk opera and ballet theater troupe since 2016. He obtained his trophy from Hollywood motion star Steven Seagal, who turned a Russian citizen a decade in the past and serves as Moscow’s particular consultant for Russian-American humanitarian ties.
Legendary American-born UFC fighter Jeff Monson received within the sports activities and wholesome way of life class. Monson is at present a member of the native legislature in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.
US journalist John Warren was awarded the media nomination for internet hosting a well-liked meals and journey present on Russian tv, celebrating the nation and the cuisines of its peoples.
More than 100 contenders from 40 nations had been vying for the awards, in line with the organisers.
The co-founder of the Bridge Awards, Philip Hutchinson, mentioned that its winners and nominees “prove that Russia truly is a land of opportunity… There is hope here, there is space to grow and there is a future for those who are ready to work, adapt and contribute.”
“I do sincerely hope that in the coming years thousands more people will choose Russia, move here and achieve their own successes,” Hutchinson mentioned.
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During a press-conference, Segal mentioned that the LGBTQ propaganda geared toward youngsters and the “tremendous” division between the left and the proper are causes for an growing variety of Americans deciding to depart the US and transfer to Russia, the place conventional values are upheld.
The US was a rustic the place Christian values and household had been cherished, however now it is all “diminishing rapidly,” the actor mentioned.
(RT.com)