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The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation invites Russian small businesses and exporting enterprises to take part in the 2021 Golden MercuryNational Entrepreneurship Award competition.

The Golden Mercury National Entrepreneurship Award competition has been held annually by the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2004. EXPOCENTRE AO has traditionally acted as a business partner of the competition.

The aim of the competition is to promote entrepreneurship in Russia, enable entrepreneurs to present the best products and services, advanced domestic business models, as well as promote the idea of social responsibility of business, strengthen the traditions of Russian entrepreneurship and foster a respectful attitude towards business in society.

The competition is held among Russian small enterprises and exporting companies on a free-of-charge basis. Enterprises pay no participation fee and incur no additional costs for expertise.

The competition is held in two stages. The regional and sectoral stages are held by territorial chambers of commerce and industry and associations of entrepreneurs until 15 March 2022. The federal stage of the contest is held by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, with applications to be submitted until April 10, 2022.

Russian small businesses with up to 100 employees and exporting companies are eligible to participate in the Golden Mercury competition.

The winners of the competition are selected by the National Expert Council, which consists of representatives of federal legislative and executive authorities, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, territorial chambers of commerce and industry, associations of entrepreneurs, scientific, public, commercial and other organisations. Winners of the competition are awarded diplomas from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, exclusive Golden Mercury statuettes, and valuable prizes. Laureates are awarded diplomas from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

CCI of Russia diplomas and commemorative medals are awarded to the winners. Winners and laureates of the competition are granted the right to use the competition emblem as an indicator confirming the high quality of products and services.

The award ceremony will take place on 24 June 2022 in Moscow at the World Trade Centre.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO