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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators (VOIR), awarded the winner of the 3rd All-Russian "Inventor of the Year" competition. The ceremony took place in Moscow at the Atom Museum at VDNKh.
Dmitry Chernyshenko read out Russian President Vladimir Putin's address to the participants and guests of the awards ceremony. "Today we honor talented, driven, and dedicated individuals—true innovators whose breakthrough discoveries and developments make a significant contribution to the development of Russian scientific and technological thought, strengthening the country's economic and industrial potential, and Russia's technological sovereignty," the head of state's address read.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the ceremony is taking place in a highly symbolic location, the Atom Museum, where "one can see the connection between generations of inventors, our great discoveries, new breakthrough ideas, and aspirations for the future."
"Today, we will honor those who truly make a significant contribution to achieving our technological sovereignty. It's gratifying that all the competition laureates have intersected in one way or another and are working to implement the national technological leadership projects we are implementing at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. All nine of these national projects find their inspiration here, among you, young scientists. I wish you good, reliable partners on your scientific journey," he noted.
The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the competition's organizers and partners—the Ministry of Education and Science and the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2032. "The society is currently developing rapidly, regaining its position, and already unites over 100,000 participating scientists. I am confident that the organization has an even greater future. Thank you all very much," he added.
Dmitry Chernyshenko presented the highest award—the Grand Prix—as well as a diploma and cup to Ivan Bukharov, chief engineer of the Ural Engineering Center project in Chelyabinsk, for developing a unique method for improving the precision and quality of aircraft skin production.
The introduction of this technology made it possible to cover the shell parts of aircraft (Tu-214) with more complex geometry, significantly increase the molding accuracy, and reduce thickness variations.
The laureate received a certificate for 1 million rubles from Vladimir Kononov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education and Chairman of the Central Council of VOIR.
"Today, the Government and the State Duma are creating all the conditions for talented inventors to transform their ideas into real projects and thereby contribute to achieving technological leadership—a national goal set by the Russian President. As a reminder, our President approved the inventors' initiative to support VOIR and change the legal structure of the company to a public-public one. I am confident that this will provide new impetus for unlocking the potential of Russian inventors and innovators and promoting invention among citizens of all ages, especially children and young people," said Vladimir Kononov.
The competition's organizing committee approved a list of 21 winners in four categories: Grand Prix, Innovator of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and Inventor of the Year. The winners were awarded diplomas, trophies, certificates worth 200,000 rubles, and commemorative prizes.
This year, more than 650 inventors and innovators from 71 regions of Russia applied to participate in the competition. The youngest participant was 14 years old, the oldest was 90. More than 40% of the contenders were under 35.
According to preliminary estimates, the overall economic impact of the implementation of the inventions and proposals of the competition participants amounted to more than 1.6 billion rubles.
The competition was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science and the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators, with the support of the National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute."
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