United Talents Award 2025 was held at the chamber of commerce and industry

On February 28, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the award ceremony of the international United Talents Award, which brought together talented representatives from different parts of the world. The central event was the presentation of the Grand Prix to Liza Sotilis, an outstanding jewelry designer and sculptor.

The ceremony was opened by Anastasia Demicheva, President of the Best Talents Association, and Anastasia Dedul, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which actively promotes the development of potential in the international arena.

“This year, participants from China, India, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, African countries, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan took part in the award. This diversity of countries emphasizes the international nature of the event and its importance for cultural exchange,” noted Anastasia Demicheva.

The host of the ceremony was Evgenia Martin – TV presenter, producer, director, blogger, PR mentor, member of the Expert Council on Media Issues of the, member of the International Union of Journalists. She worked for 15 years on Channel One as a special correspondent, founder of the information and PR resource “MartinMedia”.

The United Talents Award continues to strengthen its position as an important event in the world of art and design, opening new horizons for talented people from all over the world. Traditionally, the jury experts help in this:

Alexander Vakhmistrov – Honorary Consul of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,

Chen Zhigang – Doctor of Economics. General Director of the Russian-Chinese Business Park. Vice President of the Chinese Business Center. President of the IBT Group of Companies. Member of the Public Council under the Committee on External Relations. Member of the Board of Jinan University, one of the leading universities in Guangzhou and one of the oldest in China.

Harinder Singh Srao – Director of ANJOS int., International expert in International Relations. Graduate of Cambridge, NSTU

Waddah Al-Jundi – Ambassador of Education and Science. Director of the Center for Arab Cooperation. Academician of the Petrovskaya Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Konul Abbasova – Authorized Deputy of the Azerbaijan National-Cultural Autonomy of the Leningrad Region. Chairperson of the World Azerbaijani Women.

Andrey Zhilyaev – Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Association of Medical and Environmental Technologies. President of the Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences. Doctor of Medical Sciences. Professor. Psychotherapist.

Valentina Kovsha – President of the Union of Creative Workers “International Guild of Masters”, head of the only unique Museum “Russian Lefty” in the world. Co-organizer of more than a hundred exhibitions.

Narine Davoyan – Member of TESOL International Relations, Associate Professor of the Department of English Translation and Communications at V. Y. Bryusov State University, founder of the online language center, and a recognized professional with many years of experience in teaching English. Author of scientific articles, monographs and manuals.

Antoine Pusso – International fashion designer, collaborates with global brands, has more than thirty years of continuous experience in the international fashion industry, including factories in the southeastern Chinese province of Guangdong (capital Guangzhou).

Irina Chernova – Executive Director of the Elena Obraztsova Cultural Center. Pianist, accompanist, concert performer. Member of the Interregional Union of Concert Workers; Member of the Musical Union. Author of the Cultural and Educational Project “Dedication to Elena Obraztsova”.

Yuri Golik – top luxury wedding and family photographer. According to Wezoree and MyWed, he was included in the top five wedding photographers in Los Angeles. Top 30 Best Wedding Photographers in the USA (Wezoree & MyWed).

Alevtina Grishina – An experienced product designer specializing in the creation of unique art objects and artistic transformation of furniture. Honorary member of INASDS (International Association of Design Specialists).

Nadezhda Bedey – An international artist specializing in pastel painting, landscape and nature motifs. In her works, she explores the interaction of light, color and movement, combining realism with deep emotionality, her works have been exhibited in the USA, UK, Canada and Russia. Member of the Pastel Society of America, the Eurasian Art Union and the National Union of Pastel Artists.

Dana Lekus is a celebrity makeup artist, brow artist and hairstylist with over 9 years of experience. Founder of a beauty studio and makeup school. Creative makeup artist at New York Fashion Week, collaborates with leading designers and industry leaders. Trainer for the famous cosmetic brand BrowBar Shik Pro, technology expert at CC Brow Lucas Cosmetics. Author of numerous expert and scientific publications.

Artem Nikitin is an expert in marketing, strategic management and eCommerce with over 15 years of experience. Member of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the Guild of Marketers. Specializes in marketing analytics, brand management and development in international markets. Founder of NIKITIN PR Consulting, where he develops promotion strategies for European and American brands. Over the years of his career, he has developed and successfully implemented marketing strategies for brands such as WETZ (Germany), GetPart LA (USA), and a number of other international companies.

Sergey Imanov is a leading expert in e-commerce, entrepreneur and founder of a successful brand specializing in time management and productivity products. Winner of the National Business Award Innovation and Tech in the Innovator of the Year category.

Andrey Kovalchuk is a business development and entrepreneurship consultant with many years of experience and a large number of successful projects, owner of several brands, author of numerous scientific publications in scientific journals, member of international business associations. Developer of a unique business consulting methodology.

The winners received crystal United Talents Award statuettes and gifts from the award partners.

The Grant Prize was awarded to:

Lisa SotIlis – The Best Jeweler Designer

Lisa Sotilis is a well-known Greek-Italian sculptor, artist and jeweler, worked with the Cartier jewelry house and many other fashion houses. Muse of Dali and Picasso, friend of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev

Among the winners of the art & design nominations, the following were especially noted:

Olga Zhukova – The Best Cultural Project Coordinator

Regional coordinator of the “Khoro-dody Rossii” festival, bell ringer at the Church of the Great Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and Their Mother Sophia, specialist at the Resource and Methodological Center for Continuing Education of the Culture Committee

Anastasia Terekhova – The Best AI NFT artist

Digital AI NFT artist. Creator of innovative works of art based on Artificial Intelligence that combine digital and contemporary art. Curator and participant in international NFT exhibitions.

Katerina Doronina – The Best artist

Watercolor artist and researcher, author of scientific articles. Laureate of “Travel to Art”. Participant of international exhibitions.

Aleksei Beliavin – The Best graphic designer

Julia Samokhina – The best photographer

An outstanding professional photographer with over 12 years of experience, her works grace the covers of famous American and Western European glossy magazines.

Zlata Subbotina Dar – Best author

Poetess, author of the book “Yesenin Kissed Me”

In the Social & Educational nominations, the jury’s special mention was given to:

Fatima Sadayeva The Best Teacher

English teacher with 20 years of experience. Linguist, translator, founder and director of the first licensed international language school EES

Sofia Zagidulina – The Best inclusive Education Project

Director and creator of inclusive projects in the field of culture and art.

Founder of the projects “Classics without Borders”, “Native Word”, as well as educational initiatives aimed at supporting children with special needs.

Oksana Ulyatovskaya -The SUCCESS IN HEELS project

Author of the women’s project Success in Heels. The mission of which is to support more than 10,000 women in becoming happier.

Sofia Pestova – The Best women’s club Sense

blogger, model, author of programs for women and creator of the women’s club Sense

Sergey Chebanenko – Innovations in the field of health

Life Medical company with electric carpets made of semi-precious stones

Yana Kuzub – Implementation of the innovative author’s technology “HairLoss+”

For the development and successful implementation of the innovative author’s technology “HairLoss+” in the hair extension industry

Owner of the WOWHair Extensions salon in Chicago, an expert in the field of hair extensions.

Anna Kolkunova – The Best international model

Internationally recognized model, participant in fashion projects, blogger

In the IT & business nominations, the following projects were emphasized:

Alexey Mostovshchikov -The Best IT project

Member of the General Council, business ambassador to Kuwait of Delovaya, CEO of ANO “Digital Development Agency”

Dmitry Bukhensky – The Best project manager in the field of IT

A recognized expert in project and program management in the field of IT and digital products, with more than eight years of experience working with international corporations, technology startups and leading companies.

Alena Starovoit – The Best HR project

Founder of Robustaff. HRD Robusta. Speaker. Author of the channel about personnel management

Julia Tsygankova – The Best project is Education and corporate universities

Owner of the company “National University of Fitness”. 20 years in training. 4 higher educations. Work experience as HR director and head of training.

Yana Zhuravleva – The Best speaker producer

Vice President of the Association of ESMP. Member of the Association of CIS Speakers, certified business trainer and psychologist for selling public speaking. Author of the methodology for preparing speakers. Organizer of competitions and marathons for speakers. Methodology of educational programs

Elena Asanova – The Best project for young people to find a sought-after profession

Deputy Head of the Center for Advanced Professional Training at the Kanash Transport and Energy College, Kanash, Chuvash Republic Developed an original method for motivating young people to work at enterprises.

The award ceremony program included performances by Dina Sax, a saxophone performer and multi-instrumentalist, who performed in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman for the international public, and Elizaveta Fatina, a laureate of numerous vocal competitions.

The participants and guests of the award were also able to watch a fashion show from LABBA.CLO, enjoy tea from the Bergamot tea company. The women’s clothing brand Rafinad provided clothing for the hosts, and the largest printing house in the northwest, Niena Print, presented a new material, PoliPrint, on which diplomas for the award winners were made.

This year, the award was also supported by: ANO “Elena Obraztsova Cultural Center”, the union of creative figures “International Guild of Masters”, the network of beauty and health boutiques Aurum Queen, the federal network of Thai SPA salons with premium service Wai Thai, the St. Petersburg clothing brand with Siberian roots LABBA.CLO, the Russian brand of home goods Wäs. The official videographer of the event is Alexandra Praulova.

The award ceremony is always a closed social event. The organizing committee of the award noted that the United Talents Award has become not only a platform for rewarding outstanding talents, but also a place for communication, exchange of ideas and the emergence of new international projects. Participants had the opportunity to discuss current issues, share experiences and establish contacts, which contributes to the development of creative initiatives and cooperation at the global level.

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