The prize was awarded to:
Darima Bazarova, director of the national and local history documents centre at the Republic of Buryatia’s National Library, for her contribution to preserving Buryatia’s historical and cultural heritage through use of modern information technology;
Maria Markova, poet, for her contribution to developing Russia’s poetic traditions;
Yekaterina Mechetina, pianist, for her contribution to developing Russia’s musical arts and her outstanding skill as a performer.