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Russian Government Resolution of February 28, 2026, approved changes to the procedures for the All-Russian Exporter of the Year award. The document introduces updated competition regulations, updates the list of nominations, and establishes a new official name for the award—Exporter of the Year. Made in Russia. The changes involve merging the competition with the Made in Russia national promotion program. They are aimed at improving the support system for non-resource, non-energy export and increasing the visibility of Russian companies in foreign markets.
"Combining the competition with the Made in Russia national brand allows us to focus on the quality of our products. The inclusion of information technology, creative industries (fashion, film, animation, beauty), and tourism in the updated lineup of key categories will highlight the development of new regional export potential through new products. Today, these are precisely the economic sectors where success is determined not by a company's capitalization, but by the uniqueness of its business idea. This approach is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of those Russian exporters who, alongside large enterprises, make a significant contribution to achieving the national goal outlined by the Russian President to increase non-resource exports," Maxim Reshetnikov, Russian Minister of Economic Development.
"Today, export is becoming a source of national pride for Russia, demonstrating our success in the most high-tech and creative fields. Integrating the Made in Russia promotion program into the competition procedures gives its participants a significant priority and additional weight in the final results. We are creating a system in which the award winner and program participant status work together as a single mechanism, helping businesses build an impeccable reputation to expand their presence in foreign markets and earn the trust of buyers. Companies will be able to apply for the award in the next two weeks. We will definitely inform you of the exact start date of the application campaign," Veronika Nikishina, General Director, Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group).
The award's main nominations retain key export sectors of the economy. Winners will be determined in the following categories:
- Exporter of the Year. Industry
- Exporter of the Year. Agro-Industrial Complex
- Food products
A unified format for participation in the main categories is provided for dynamically developing export destinations. Here, the main criteria will be the uniqueness of the product and its demand in the global market. These categories include:
- Fashion Industry
- Beauty Industry
- Hi-tech
- Film, animation
- Tourism industry
New categories have been added to the additional nominations, recognizing qualitative breakthroughs in foreign markets. To support the expansion of domestic retail and e- commerce, the Global Development of Retail Chains and Digital Platforms category has been introduced. It recognizes leaders who are strengthening the position of Russian businesses abroad, including in the EAEU, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Another important innovation is the Marketing Breakthrough category. This category recognizes exporters who have implemented successful promotion strategies that have enabled their export product to effectively enter new markets or significantly increase demand abroad.
The winners in the additional categories are leaders who are creating a new history of Russian export and opening up previously unattainable horizons for the national brand. The additional categories include:
- Woman - Exporter of the Year
- New Geography
- Marketing Breakthrough
- Global development of retail networks and digital platforms
The All-Russian Exporter of the Year. Made in Russia award was established by the Russian Government. It is presented to companies and individual entrepreneurs who have achieved the greatest success in the export of non-resource, non-energy goods, works, services, and intellectual property. The award is an important part of the International Cooperation and Export national project. It is organized by Russian Export Center.
Russian Export Center (REC, VEB.RF Group) is a government institution that supports non-resource, non-energy export. It provides companies from various industries with both financial and non-financial assistance at all stages of entering international markets, including as part of the International Cooperation and Export national project. Most services offered by the REC Group are available online on My Export digital platform. REC is responsible for the primary functions of supporting and implementing the Made in Russia program. REC Group includes Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR), EXIMBANK of Russia, and Export School.
