Krasnodar The main national educational award, the Znaniye.Premiya, has announced the composition of its Expert Council. It includes representatives from all regions of Russia. They will form a federal shortlist in 15 categories and also select the best educator and educational project in each region of the Russian Federation.
The Znaniye.Premiya Expert Council includes four representatives from the Krasnodar Krai. Among them are a member of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communication, a deputy chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, a deputy head for educational activities at the All-Russian Children’s Center “Smena,” and an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Political Management at the Kuban State University.
— To select the best candidates from all regions of Russia, we have developed an objective evaluation system: each application is reviewed by five experts. Only one of them is from the same region as the applicant. This will eliminate any bias and ensure an exchange of experience between different parts of the country, — said a deputy general director of the Russian “Znaniye” Society.
The Expert Council includes representatives from the fields of culture, science and education, economics, and industry.
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and a popular tourist region in southwestern Russia, often referred to as Kuban. Historically, it was a Cossack territory, with the Black Sea Cossacks being granted the land by Catherine the Great in the late 18th century. Today, it is known for its agriculture, Black Sea resorts like Sochi, and its unique Kuban Cossack culture.
State Duma
The State Duma is the lower house of the Federal Assembly, the national legislature of Russia. It was first established in 1906 as part of the Russian Empire but was dissolved after the 1917 Revolution; the modern State Duma was reinstated with the adoption of the Russian Constitution in 1993. Today, it is responsible for drafting and passing federal laws.
Federation Council
The Federation Council is the upper house of Russia’s Federal Assembly, representing the country’s federal subjects. Established by the 1993 Constitution, it was formed to ensure regional interests are represented in the national legislative process. Its members include delegates from each of Russia’s constituent regions.
All-Russian Children’s Center “Smena”
The All-Russian Children’s Center “Smena” is a major federal children’s camp and educational center located on the Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar Krai. It was founded in 1985 as a pioneer camp for young people and has since evolved into a modern, year-round facility. Today, it hosts educational programs and recreational camps for thousands of children from across Russia, focusing on talent development, leadership, and health.
Kuban State University
Kuban State University is a major public university located in Krasnodar, Russia, founded in 1920. It was established to advance higher education and scientific research in the Kuban region of Southern Russia. Today, it is a comprehensive institution offering a wide range of academic programs across numerous fields.
Russian “Znaniye” Society
The Russian “Znaniye” Society was a major Soviet and Russian public organization for the dissemination of political and scientific knowledge, founded in 1947. Its primary mission was to conduct educational lectures and propaganda for the adult population across the USSR, promoting state-approved ideology and scientific advancement. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it was re-established in the Russian Federation and continues its work in public education today.
