The chairman of the Union of Armenians of Russia and World Armenian Congress, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Ara Abrahamyan and Tashir Group leader Samvel Karapetyan were named the Men of the Year 2011.

The Russian national award was granted to Mr. Abrahamyan for strengthening of the country’s position in world economy; Mr. Karapetyan was awarded for his contribution to economic and cultural development of Russia’s regions.