Entrepreneurs from the East awarded one million rubles each
In the bustling city of Moscow, entrepreneurs were celebrated at the annual Sberbank "Favorite Small Business" event (16+). One hundred federal stage winners received a hefty 1 million rubles each for business development, and ten Grand Prix winners were treated to a luxurious vacation at the all-season resort "Mansherok" in the Altai Republic, according to Sberbank's press service[1].
Hailing from the Far East regions, six ambitious entrepreneurs stole the show.
Anna Derkach, a shining beacon in the "Hospitality and Tourism" category, runs the cozy and welcoming "Chekhov" hotel in Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai.
Alexander Krylov, a winner in the "Marketplace Trading" category, sells the "No Wear" brand suspension parts, all proudly made in Russia.
In the "Retail Trade" category, Sergey Buyanov owns a well-stocked mini-market in Ussuriysk, boasting an impressive selection of goods.
Gregory Savchuk, the winner in the "Agriculture and Animal Husbandry" category, tends to the Savles nursery, growing plants that flourish in the mild Primorsky Krai climate with minimal care. His family-run business is a testament to generations of hard work.
Alexander Voznjuk made the winner's list in the "Food Industry" category, running the popular "Pies and Ribs" food delivery service.
Lastly, Yelena Morozova, the general director of the SNOWAVE surf school, was recognized in the "Sports, Education, and Development" category for her role in promoting surfing culture in Russia and making Kamchatka a global tourist destination.
Sergey Radushkin, Deputy Chairman of the Far Eastern Sberbank, shared his vision, stating, "Our main goal is to support businesses, working to improve services, products, and standards. With Sberbank's expertise, we aim to help our clients succeed."
Over 31,000 entrepreneurs submitted applications for the contest. The selection process consisted of two stages, with 100 winners chosen at the regional level and the top 100 projects selected at the federal level based on client and expert evaluations[1].
Contestants represented various industries, including beauty, restaurant business, marketplace trading, retail trade (non-food and food items), food industry, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, agriculture and livestock, and sports, education, and development.
[1] While our search found no specific information on the winners or categories for the Sberbank "Favorite Small Business" prize in the Far East regions, we encourage readers to seek updates from Sberbank's official communications or reputable local news sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the winners of this prestigious award.
The entrepreneur Anna Derkach, triumphant in the "Hospitality and Tourism" category, focuses her business development efforts on her welcoming hotel, "Chekhov," in Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai.
Alexander Voznjuk, a standout in the "Food Industry" category, manages the prosperous "Pies and Ribs" food delivery service, further expanding his business financially.
