Award for the best results achieved by a Dutch company of middle/small business on the Russian Market

The aim of RUS Prix Award

The main aim of RUS Prix Award is the encouragement of Dutch companies, public organizations and figures of culture and art, that achieved highest results in development of business and cultural relations with the Russian Federation. Establishment of RUS Prix shows the improvement of investment climate in Russia. It helps to attract the attention of Dutch state and business to the positive development of economical and cultural cooperation between our countries, and will demonstrate mutual interest in such cooperation, and improve the image of Russia around the world.During last years the economic relations between Russia and The Netherlands are characterized by favorable, stable development.

Today The Netherlands are one of the most important commercial and investment partners of Russia. A significant increase in mutual trade is noted in recent years. In 2005 its volume exceeded 17 billion dollars. According to the index of mutual trade The Netherlands are one of the most important straight investors into the Russia' economy. Dutch investors actively leave for the Russian market, manifesting characteristic of them innovating and readiness for the specific risk.

"The Netherlands and Russia demonstrate an example of business collaboration to remaining Europe and world." - From the letter of President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. E.M. Primakov to laureates of RUS Prix Award.RUS Prix Award is conducted under the patronage of Embassy of Russian Federation in The Netherlands.

RUS Prix Award’ promoters

Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs

Trade Representation of RF in The Netherlands

INTRINA & Public Diplomacy CorpsUnion of Journalists of Russia

Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH) [since 2006]

Format of ceremony RUS Prix Award

Annual ceremony of awarding RUS Prix, timed to Independence Day of Russia.The ceremony is taking place in The Netherlands.The quantity of persons invited to attend official part - 300 - 500 persons.Program of ceremony RUS Prix Award consists of Official part, Cultural part and Reception.JuryJury staff consists of the representatives of state structures, cultural organizations and creative unions.RUS Prix nominationsDutch companies achieved the best results on Russian marketThe best Russian-Dutch project in cultural field Award for mass media

Jos de Vries The Retail Company
- Award for the Best results achieved by a Dutch company of middle/small business on the Russian market. This award will be handed out on the 5th of June. More information and pictures will follow after the Rus Prix Awards.