The "Infragorod" forum was held in Samara on December 4-5, bringing together leading experts, entrepreneurs, representatives of regional authorities and development institutions. Participants discussed topical issues of regional development, exchanged successful practices and ideas.
The business part concluded with a solemn award ceremony for the laureates of the Program "Best for Russia. Development of Regions" - an annual event that celebrates the best initiatives, projects and practices in the field of regional development. The expert council reviewed more than 200 applications from a variety of companies and selected 60 laureates who received deserved diplomas and awards.
In 2024, the laureates of the Program, according to the decision of the expert council, were: Directorate of Railway Stations - branch of JSC "Russian Railways", SBER, JSC "MBNPK "Cytomed", NL International, Legal service SberPravo, JSC "Dom.RF", PJSC "MegaFon", LLC ETP GPB, Settlement Solutions, S7 Airlines, VTB Bank (PJSC), PJSC "Bank "Saint Petersburg" (BSPB), SDEK, LLC "Sistema PBO", ANO "Energy of Development", Hotel Management Company "Vasta Hotel Management", LLC "ALFASTRAKHOVANIE-OMS", State Unitary Enterprise "Mosgortrans", PJSC "LUKOIL" and others.
The winners demonstrated their commitment to participating in the regional development of the country and presented priority projects.
Irina Ivanova, Head of Customer Development at SDEK, shared her comment after receiving the award: "The development of logistics in the regions is one of SDEK's priorities. New offices mean additional jobs, investments and shorter delivery times. Modern services help businesses grow and make delivery more convenient for customers. Any development is a continuous process of improvement. This is what SDEK strives for, and today's victory is proof that we are on the right track."
"We are glad that our platform has received recognition. This is especially relevant for residents of the regions, where quality legal support is often difficult to access. Thanks to SberPravo, even in remote parts of the country, people can receive qualified assistance from highly specialized lawyers", - noted Kirill Zanevsky, General Director of Sber Legal LLC.
Receiving the award additionally motivates managers and companies to showcase their projects, expanding opportunities for attracting partners and investors.
"It is a great honor for us to receive the award "For Contribution to Sustainable Development of Russia". The development of regions is a key task that is more relevant than ever. We see that business initiatives in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation lead to positive changes, and supporting the health of the nation, promoting a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition are important steps on this path. Events such as the "Best for Russia. Development of Regions" award contribute to attracting investment and creating an effective ecosystem for the sustainable development of the entire country", - noted Olesya Bal, Executive Director of NL International.
"Providing socially significant areas with convenient modern services is one of the main tasks of our company. Now, more than ever, we see the willingness of regions to change the current practice with the help of new effective tools. "Klassnaya Karta" is a socially significant product aimed at improving the process of monitoring the quality of food for children in educational institutions, which allows to strengthen the health of our younger generation. We are glad that our modern and convenient digital product for organizing the process of accounting for food in educational institutions has been recognized by the expert council of the award", - said Elena Zemskaya, Senior Business Partner of the "Klassnaya Karta" project.
A special feature of the winning projects was not only the promotion of economic growth in the regions, but also the development of social innovations in Russia - from cultural projects to medical developments.
"The excursion project "Russian Railway Stations" invites all lovers of discoveries, non-obvious facts and travel. We offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of railway stations through audio tours, observation platforms, quests and other formats, organically integrated into tourist routes and supporting the possibilities of domestic tourism in the country", - shared Marina Vasina, Head of Marketing and Communications Department of the Directorate of Railway Stations of JSC "Russian Railways".
"We are happy with this award in the collection of our innovative drug for the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis. This victory is the result of the work of many Russian specialists, an important confirmation of the high level of our medicines. I would like to note that this is the first and only drug for the treatment of this disease, and it was created in St. Petersburg, where the laboratories and factories of MBNPK "Cytomed" are located. I am sure that the emergence of truly breakthrough domestic technologies and products is possible in any region, only the level of professional competence and scientific and production base are important", - said Alexander Khromov, General Director of JSC "MBNPK "Cytomed".
The Infragorod Forum and the Best for Russia. Development of Regions" program are designed to systematize, encourage and recognize leaders in their industries, contributing to the economic, social and cultural development of the country.
"Behind the victory in the "Breakthrough of the Year" nomination is an experienced team that is changing not only the hotel real estate market, but also the tourist landscape of the regions. After the departure of international brands, we managed to overcome the skeptical attitude towards Russian hotel brands and become a federal management company that implements projects throughout the country. Professional hotel management, taking into account the needs of guests, geography, historical and cultural heritage of the territories - this is the future of the hospitality industry and our contribution to its development", - commented Olga Avdeeva, Executive Director of Vasta Hotel Management UK.
The partners of the event were the BelkaCar car sharing service in the status of "Transport Partner" and AKMR - as "Association Partner".
The photos are provided by the press service of the Infragorod Forum.
