Moscow Reveals Winners of International Expert of the Year 2025 Award
Russia concluded the prestigious Expert of the Year 2025 Award, celebrating leading professionals whose initiatives have shaped cultural, economic, social and business spheres. Selected from over 2,000 applicants worldwide, this year’s edition saw growing international participation, supported by TV BRICS as its global media partner. Among the distinguished honourees was Masoud Ahmadvand, Head of the Cultural Representation at the Embassy of Iran in Russia, who received first prize in the International Project category. His initiative led to the 2024 Patterns of Friendship festival, an exhibition showcasing 200 artworks that highlighted shared cultural heritage — from poetic portraits to landscapes reflecting Iranian and Russian identities. The award continues to strengthen cross-border collaboration and cultural dialogue
