Alisher Usmanov, an Uzbekistan-born billionaire, won the "The Patron of the Year 2022" nomination in Russia. "TASS" informs about this.
Usmanov is the founder of the charity fund "Art, science and sport" established in 2005.
"Everyone knows this name, but not everyone knows what kind of unique personality it is. There are things that affect a person and change his idea of himself: power, money and fame. And not everyone can withstand these tests. People change and not always for the better. Here Alisher Usmanov has avoided any change in his self-image. I am very happy to present this award and thank him for what he does for all of us, " Andrei Konchalovsky, cinema director, said.
The “Patron of the Year” Award was established by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, which is given to prominent philanthropists for supporting and financing projects, aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of Russia.
Patokh Shodiev, another Uzbek ethnic billionaire, was awarded the same title for general sponsorship of the Japanese Kabuki theatre company's tour in Russia in 2019.
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