Olga Ionaitis, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People
The Presidential Prize was awarded for her contribution to the development of the Russian children’s book illustration art.
Olga Ionaitis is an illustrator.
She was born on November 1, 1965 in Mytishchi, Moscow Region. She is a member of the Russian Union of Artists. She also won many professional awards.
Olga has been working with book graphics for over 30 years and has designed and illustrated over 150 books, including those by Charles Dickens, John R.R. Tolkien, Pavel Bazhov, Charles Perrault, Nikolai Gogol, Samuil Marshak, and Hans Christian Andersen.
Her graphic illustrations are characterised by emotive visual imagery, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the material and the era, as well as respect for the author’s original text.
Olga’s high level of professionalism, careful use of expressive techniques, and deep understanding of the children’s audience allow her to create unforgettable images of literary characters.
The artist collaborates with the Detskaya Roman-Gazeta and Murzilka magazines. She actively promotes the Russian art of illustration by organising exhibitions of local graphic artists.
Leonid Rozhnikov, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People
The prize was awarded for his contribution to the development of national literature for children and youth, as well as for educational activities.
Leonid Rozhnikov was born on August 2, 1973 in Moscow. He has won various professional awards. Candidate of Law.
Leonid is an author of 10 books for children. He also designed and created a series of detailed illustrated commentaries for children and young people, “Book Within a Book: A Detailed Illustrated Commentary” that is comprised of over 25 titles dedicated to classical Russian works of literature. The popular two-volume edition “History of Russia Told for Children and Adults” features a unique approach to presenting the material, impressive authorial style, and rich illustrative and reference content. The total circulation of his works amounts to over 200,000 copies.
Since 2007, Leonid Rozhnikov has been General Director of Prospekt Publishing House, a major company that publishes books on law, economics, psychology, philosophy, foreign languages, mathematics, history, and cultural studies. More than 500 titles are published across various fields every year, with a total circulation exceeding 3 million copies.
The team of the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble of the Vorobyovy Gory Moscow educational complex
Leonid Fradkin, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People
Marina Yegorova, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People
Anna Averyanenko, winner of the 2024 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People
The prize was awarded for their contribution to the development of the younger generation’s cultural and patriotic education.
Leonid Fradkin is the artistic director of the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble.
Marina Yegorova is the chief choreographer of the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble.
Anna Averyanenko is the chief choirmaster of the Loktev Song and Dance Ensemble.
Leonid Fradkin was born on November 23, 1956 in Dmitriyev, Kursk Region. He is a Merited Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation. He has won departmental, regional, and religious awards. He has headed the ensemble since 2012.
Marina Yegorova was born on February 5, 1963 in Moscow. She is a Merited Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation. Has received a departmental award. Marina started her career as a trainee of the ensemble in 1982 and has been its chief choreographer for over 20 years.
Anna Averyanenko was born on July 31, 1987 in Moscow. Has received departmental and regional awards. Anna started her career as a trainee of the ensemble and has been working there since 2005.
This unique children’s team that comprises a choir, an orchestra and a choreographic group, was created on the initiative of Alexander Alexandrov in 1937.
The team has introduced several generations of students to the finest examples of world musical and dance art, Russia’s great historical and musical heritage, as well as genuine ideals of spirituality and morality.
The pedagogic team boasts many years of practical experience, a unique approach to each child, top methodology skills, as well as extensive and diverse repertoire. The ensemble members cultivate a deep appreciation for the finest examples of world music and dance art, while also developing a strong work ethic. They learn the value of friendship and professional respect, and immerse themselves in Russia’s rich historical and musical heritage.