The all-Russian start of the project “Far from the Capitals” has been announced. Deadline October 3, 2017.

Organizer: Google with the support of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives.

The goal of the competition is to find the most active, talented and caring people living outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and to make their projects known throughout the country.

Tell us about your project or share information about other projects worthy of attention. Applications are accepted in the following areas: Russian tourism, sports, healthy lifestyle, production and crafts, culture, training and development, modern technologies, social services.

“We are looking for people who care about the world around them and who, independently or together with like-minded people, try to change it for the better. There are a lot of such stories in the regions,” says Dmitry Kuznetsov, head of Google Russia. “Using Google Maps and Google Search, we created the Far From Capitals platform to collect hundreds of these stories and make their heroes known.”

To become a participant, you need to fill out an application on the project platform and talk about how you are developing your city, town or village. After moderation, the application will be published on the website, and the information will be available on Google Maps.

Anyone can join the project: owner own business, director, creator of street art objects or founder of a surfing school - the main thing is that he must work in his region and make the lives of people around him better.

It is not at all necessary to live or work in the capital to achieve success, say the project organizers. There have already been several people from different parts of Russia who prove this by their example. They have become ambassadors of the project and, by their example, invite as many people as possible to participate. Thus, Denis Umutbaev is reviving the Bashkir breed of horses near Ufa, Kostas Marsan is making films about the nature of his native Yakutia, and Natalya Nikitina opened the Kolomenskaya Pastila Museum, the traditional taste of which was almost forgotten.

Dmitry Kuznetsov, head of Google Russia

There are things that seem almost impossible: for example, founding a surf school in Kamchatka or filming a Hollywood-scale movie in Yakutia, but without a Hollywood budget. And there are people who implement excellent projects every day in various parts of Russia, despite any difficulties. It is for such people that we have launched a project today."Far from the capitals" .

"Far from the capitals" -a project that we are doing with the support of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. With the help of Google services - Maps and Search - we have created a platform so that the whole of Russia learns about people whose ideas are changing life outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg for the better.Any resident of the region can become a hero of our project - be it the owner of his own business, the creator of street art objects, a wood craftsman or a clothing designer. The main thing is that his business brings benefits and develops the city (or maybe even a town or village) that he loves.

If you or someone you know has created a business that you can be proud of, go to and talk about it. Applications will be accepted until October 3 inclusive. Applications can be submitted in seven categories: Russian tourism, production and crafts, training and development, social services, sports and healthy lifestyle, culture, modern technologies. After moderation, your story will be published on the site, and the information will be available on Google Maps.

For inspiration, watch the video filmed in different parts of Russia. His heroes - ambassadors of the project - lead by exampleprove that it is not at all necessary to live or work in the capital to achieve success. Denis Umutbaev, for example, is reviving the Bashkir horse breed near Ufa, Kostas Marsan makes films inspired by the nature of his native Yakutia, and Natalya Nikitina discoveredMuseum “Kolomenskaya pastila”, the traditional taste of which has been almost forgotten.

We entrusted the star jury of the project to determine which applications will make it to the finals. It included: musician Ilya Lagutenko, director and producer Yegor Konchalovsky, Russia's main tech blogger Valentin Petukhov (aka Wylsacom), General Director of ASI Svetlana Chupsheva and businessman Fyodor Ovchinnikov, head of the Dodo Pizza company.

Once the jury has selected the strongest entries, we will invite users from all over the country to vote for the strongest interesting stories finalists directly in Google Search.To support the participant you like, you will need to enter the query “away from capitals” in the search bar. After this, the user will see the finalists of the competition and will be able to make their choice.

We will announce the names of the winners in early November!

General partner of the project -Agency for Strategic Initiatives . Information Partnersproject: information Agency Russia " TASS", website KP.RU and radio " TVNZ", magazine " Russian Reporter" B more detailed information You can find out about the project and conditions of participation atofficial website , as well as in our groups in in social networks (Google+ And VK ).

We look forward to your applications for beyondcapitals.withgoogle.com . We are sure that our country #hassomethingtobeproud of!

And here’s what the jury members of “Far from the Capitals” say about the project:

Ilya Lagutenko, musician:“From Moscow to my beloved Vladivostok is more than nine thousand kilometers. One can only guess how many talented people live in this vast territory. And even if some of these people talk about their affairs through the Google project “Far from Capitals,” we will learn many amazing things about our country. I'm glad to be part of this project. Participate!».

Svetlana Chupsheva, General Director of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives:“ASI supports those who are looking for an opportunity to realize their ideas in business, social, cultural and scientific spheres. Every day the number of promising projects that are being created in the regions is increasing, and this is wonderful! We hope that with the help of the “Far from the Capitals” project we will be able to inspire people to start implementing their ideas, and we are very glad to be part of it.”.

Egor Konchalovsky, director and producer:« I agreed to take part in this project because I am very curious to find out which heroes (and I am sure there are many!) live and work in modern Russia. Without sets and Hollywood budgets, they create something new and bright here, rather than going abroad. It’s good that now there is interest and a desire to develop talented initiatives in our own land. The project is also interesting from an educational point of view».

Valentin Petukhov, Russia's main tech blogger ( aka Wylsacom) : “In the project “Far from Capitals” I look forward to bold technical solutions and innovations. It’s great to collect all the projects on one interactive map of Russia. I promise to choose the coolest and most impressive and tell about it!”

Announces the start of the project “Far from Capitals”. It was created so that all of Russia would learn the amazing and inspiring stories of people living outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Anyone can take part: the owner of his own business, a director, a creator of street art objects, or the founder of a surfing school. The main thing is that he must work in his region and make the lives of people around him better.

"ASI supports those who are looking for an opportunity to realize their ideas in business, social, cultural and scientific spheres. Every day the number of promising projects that are created in the regions is increasing, and this is wonderful! We hope that with the help of the project "Far from the capitals “We will be able to inspire people to start implementing their ideas, and we are very happy to be part of it,” commented Svetlana Chupsheva, CEO Agency for Strategic Initiatives.

If you have created your own project far from the capitals and it has a positive impact on the lives of others, you are exactly who we need! Fill out an application at beyondcapitals.withgoogle.com and tell us how you're growing your city (or town or village) or nominate someone you know.

Applications can be submitted in seven categories: Russian tourism, production and crafts, training and development, social services, sports and healthy lifestyle, culture, modern technologies. After moderation, the story will be published on the website, and the information will be available on Google Maps. Applications will be accepted until October 3 inclusive.

To inspire as many people as possible to participate, we found several people from different parts of Russia who prove by their example that it is not at all necessary to live or work in the capital to achieve success. These people became ambassadors of our project. Denis Umutbaev, for example, is reviving the Bashkir breed of horses near Ufa, Kostas Marsan makes films inspired by the nature of his native Yakutia, and Natalya Nikitina opened the Kolomenskaya Pastila Museum, the traditional taste of which was almost forgotten. A video about the project ambassadors is available here.

“We are looking for people who care about the world around them and who, independently or together with like-minded people, are trying to change it for the better. There are a lot of such stories outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg,” commented Dmitry Kuznetsov, head of Google Russia. “With the help of Google Maps and Search "We created the Far From Capitals platform to collect hundreds of such stories and make their heroes known throughout the country. Their example should inspire each of us."

In October, the project jury, which will include musician Ilya Lagutenko, director and producer Yegor Konchalovsky, Russia's main tech blogger Valentin Petukhov (aka Wylsacom), ASI General Director Svetlana Chupsheva and head of the Dodo Pizza company Fedor Ovchinnikov, will determine the finalists. We'll then invite people across the country to vote for the most compelling stories right in Google Search. To support the participant you like, you will need to enter the query “away from capitals” in the search bar. After this, the user will see the finalists of the competition and will be able to make their choice.

“From Moscow to our beloved Vladivostok is more than nine thousand kilometers. One can only guess how many talented people live in this vast territory. And even if some of these people talk about their affairs through the Google project “Far from Capitals,” we will learn about our country a lot of amazing things. I'm glad to be part of this project. Participate!", said musician Ilya Lagutenko.

“I agreed to take part in this project because I am very curious to find out which heroes (and I’m sure there are many of them!) live and work in modern Russia. Without decorations and Hollywood budgets, they create something new and bright here, and "They don't go abroad. It's good that now there is interest and a desire to develop talented endeavors in their own land. The project is also interesting from an educational point of view," commented director and producer Yegor Konchalovsky.

“In the project “Far from the Capitals” I look forward to bold technical solutions and innovations. It’s great to collect all the projects on one interactive map of Russia. I promise to choose the coolest and most impressive and tell about it!” notes Valentin Petukhov.

From August 11, 2011. The Agency provides support to commercial, social and educational projects in terms of overcoming administrative and regulatory barriers, conducting comprehensive assessments and attracting funding (through financial and development institutions). A separate area is systemic projects to improve the investment climate, staffing for industrial growth, additional education for children, supporting volunteerism and ensuring a new quality of life for people with disabilities. According to the instructions of the Chairman of the ASI Supervisory Board, President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin, the Agency also participates in the implementation of the National Technology Initiative.

The goal is to find active, talented and caring people living outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and to make their projects known throughout the country.

The organizers are looking for people who care about the world around them and who, independently or together with like-minded people, try to change it for the better.

To become a participant, you need to fill out an application on the project platform and talk about how you are developing your city, town or village. After moderation, the application will be published on the website, and the information will be available on Google Maps.

Far from capitals

Anyone can join the project: the owner of his own business, a director, a creator of street art objects, or the founder of a surfing school - the main thing is that he must work in his region and make the lives of people around him better.

In October, the finalists will be determined, and after that, every user across the country will be able to vote for the most interesting projects in Google Search. To support your favorite participant, you will need to enter the query “away from capitals” in the search bar and make your choice in the list of finalists that opens. The names of the winners will be announced in early November.

It is not at all necessary to live or work in the capital to achieve success, say the project organizers. There have already been several people from different parts of Russia who prove this by their example. They have become ambassadors of the project and, by their example, invite as many people as possible to participate.

The jury of the project will include the General Director of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Svetlana Chupsheva, representatives of culture and famous celebrities, popular YouTube bloggers, and business representatives.

Source - https://beyondcapitals.withgoogle.com

Google, together with the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, announced the results of the popular vote “Away from Capitals”. The project was created to make known those who are changing the lives of regions for the better in a variety of areas - culture, sports, technology, business, tourism or the social sphere.

From more than two thousand applications, a team of experts selected about 600 projects, then a star-studded jury selected six finalists in each of seven categories. As part of the project, our TV channel created its own special category “NTV Choice”. The winners were the seven participants for whom the most Russian residents voted in a Google search.

Dmitry Kuznetsov, head of Google Russia: “The number of applications exceeded our expectations. Thanks to the active participation of regional residents, we learned so much about our country. Congratulations to the winners! Their projects are not at all similar to each other, but all were created with great love for the residents of different parts of Russia. We thank not only the participants, but also everyone who voted in the “search” and helped determine the winners. You can still explore the stories of people who are bringing their ideas to life right now on the interactive Google map “Far from Capitals.”

Among the winners of the project “Far from Capitals” are social, educational and cultural initiatives residents of Russian cities and villages. NTV on its social media accounts talked about the participants in videos from the “In a Minute” (#For a Minute) section.

The winner in the Culture category was Valentina Dymchenko from Chita. Valentina and her colleagues always dreamed of making their hometown comfortable and modern. And they launched the “Beautiful Chita” project, aimed at improving the city through good deeds. Valentina and other residents of the city created stunning thematic sculptures from dried trees, decorated a house in a residential area with graffiti depicting a simple Transbaikal football boy, an ice town was built according to their design, and now the first stage of improvement of one of the main squares of the city is nearing completion, as well initiated by the group.

Winner in the category “Production and Crafts” Maria Tikhonova (Rostov-on-Don). “Through Your Eyes” an inclusive pottery workshop where blind people study and work. And if at the first stage Maria’s team conducted classes for four people, then eight months later the author of the project managed to win a grant, which made it possible to open a fully equipped workshop in the city center. And today, blind craftsmen independently make products using various techniques, conduct classes for more than 60 people and earn money.

Winner in the Russian Tourism category Viktor Reshetnikov (Komsomolsk-on-Amur). Project “Planet Taiga” movement of enthusiasts promoting the amazing beauty of their native land. Victor and his team started their journey as organizers of weekend trips, and today they are preparing the third season of films about the protected nature of the Khabarovsk Territory and have three unique eco-festivals under their belt. The Planet Taiga project receives prestigious awards, including national ones.

Winner in the “Sports, Healthy Lifestyle” category Lyubov Brovko (Tyumen). The Chance project helps teenagers find positive ways to develop through spending time together with their mentors. Sports activities help children to burn off their energy, have a positive time and choose what they would like to do after school. The “Chance” project has been held in Tyumen for the second year. In 2017, 46 teenagers and 40 mentors are taking part in it. Among them are representatives of youth communities and simply active residents of Tyumen. Together they visit different activities, including sports: football, volleyball, training in rock climbing and self-defense, a master class on skateboarding from the SibSub team, dancing in three directions.

Winner in the category “Modern Technologies” Ilya Smolyaninov (Chelyabinsk). The “3D Development” project was created to develop the technical potential of young people in the field of 3D technologies. It consists of three modules, including educational programs on modeling and making models in 40 schools in the city, conducting webinars with the largest suppliers of 3D equipment, creating an interactive hall, scanning exhibits and making tactile models at the Chelyabinsk State Museum of Local Lore.

Winner in the category “Training and Development” Bella Shahmirza (Erkin-Hulk). Bella’s project “Summer Creative School for Aul Children of Balapanlar” helps children living in mono-ethnic, socially vulnerable families and who do not have access to quality education. Bella and her team invited talented people from Karachay-Cherkessia and teachers from Moscow to conduct a series of summer school classes for more than 80 local children. Over the course of two summer weeks, they taught children about Nogai culture, organized theater master classes, practiced music, and gave lectures. The entire project was prepared in a month, from finding a team and raising money through crowdfunding to involving children.

Winner in the category " Social service» Bulat Zamaliev (Tatarstan). The main objectives of the project “KTsON: Digital Village” development of entrepreneurship and improvement economic situation rural areas through remote informing of residents of villages and hamlets about the forms state support and available opportunities, as well as the development of culture ecommerce in rural areas. At the CSC centers using modern technologies residents can easily use public services, apply for subsidies, place goods on electronic trading platforms, get information about vacancies nearby, request legal assistance and much more.

And the winner in the special nomination “NTV’s Choice” was Dmitry Zakarlyukin from Chelyabinsk. He created the social-entrepreneurial project “Veshchevorot”.

Thanks to a network of textile collection containers installed throughout the city, everyone can get rid of unwanted clothes and give them a second life. About 100 tons of textiles are collected per year: 80% is recycled, 10% is sold in charity shops, the rest is given to those in need. In 2016, the project provided assistance to more than 2,500 people, and provided jobs to 14 people. Dmitry became the main character of a news story on federal air.

The awarding of the winners took place in Moscow at a ceremony with the participation of organizers, experts and jury members “Far from the Capitals”. Authors best projects received a certificate for an individual session with leading business experts from Google to find even more opportunities to develop your business and achieve even greater success. In addition, Google, together with the NTV television company, the project’s media partner, will make short films about each of the seven winning projects so that all of Russia will know about them.