This is an international exhibition and conference on the creation, development, and maintenance of comfortable urban environments, recreational parks, public spaces, and specially protected natural areas.
As part of the forum, the award ceremony of the 2nd All-Russian "Parks of Russia" Award took place. The honorary guest of the awards was Svetlana Akulova, President of the Euro-Asian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA), President of SOZAR, and Director of the Moscow Zoo, who presented the award winners.
The grand prize, also referred to as the "Park Oscar," was awarded to the Rostov-on-Don Zoo. It is one of the largest and oldest zoos not only in Russia but also in Europe. This year, the institution celebrated its 97th anniversary. The zoo covers 68 hectares and houses a unique collection of over 7,600 animals representing 509 species.
Other laureates honored with diplomas included:
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Yekaterinburg Zoo
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Kaliningrad Zoo
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Chelyabinsk Zoo
Congratulations to all the award nominees! We wish you success and prosperity!
