World Peoples Assembly Took Part in the "Pride of the Nation – 2026" Award Ceremony

A delegation of the World Peoples Assembly led by Secretary General Andrey Belyaninov took part in the ceremonial presentation of the VII All-Russian Public Award "Pride of the Nation - 2026," which was held on November 5, 2026, at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow.

The delegation also included Chairperson of the General Council of the Assembly Svetlana Smirnova, Executive Director Sergey Khanutin, and other representatives of the organization.

The event acquired particular significance in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The Award is intended to recognize the personal contribution of citizens whose initiatives strengthen interethnic harmony, preserve the country's cultural diversity, and help pass traditions on to new generations. The ceremonial event was preceded by a welcoming address from President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to the participants and laureates of the Award.

The All-Russian Public Award for personal contribution to ethnocultural development and the strengthening of the unity of the peoples of Russia was established in 2020 by the Assembly of the Peoples of Russia. In 2026, high honors were bestowed on 31 laureates, selected from more than 1,122 applications by the expert community.

The Awards were presented in seven main nominations, as well as in a special nomination, "Energy of Unity," established specifically for the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Among the recognized initiatives were:

• large-scale educational and cultural projects;

• the development of youth volunteering;

• the preservation of folk crafts;

• the creation of modern media in native languages.

The World Peoples Assembly and the Assembly of the Peoples of Russia are bound by strong partnership relations, formalized in a cooperation agreement. Within the framework of this interaction, a number of joint projects are being successfully implemented, aimed at exchanging experience, developing civic initiatives, and further strengthening interethnic harmony.

The World Peoples Assembly congratulates the laureates of the "Pride of the Nation - 2026" Award and wishes them inexhaustible energy, reliable like-minded partners, and the successful realization of all endeavors serving the main cause - uniting people.

Additional information is available on the official website of the World Peoples Assembly, on its VKontakte and Telegram accounts, and at media@world-assembly.org.