Vladimir L. Bogdanov, Director General of “Surgutneftegaz”
“I am quite well acquainted about the Russian Academy of Business’ activities in Russia and abroad. I admire the proficiency the Academy’s members do complicated work for promoting fruitful links between Russian and foreign businessmen. This is very important and significant deed. Expertness and responsibility are the basis of the Russian Academy of Business’ activity. It is always pleasant to get awards, but the Award “DARIN” established by the Russian Academy of Business and presented within the Russian Bolshoi Theatre walls is as twice as pleasant”.

Mark Zaharov, a distinguished actor and director of the "Lencom" theatre
"We must be thankful for the "Business-Olympus. DARIN" award because it revives respect for business in the community and continues the traditions of the generations of the Russian talented and skilled people".

Andrei N. Korkunov, Founder and owner of “APC. Foods” company
“After some difficult years of changes in the Russian community due to the Russian Academy of Business’ activity the very word “entrepreneur” has again become understood the right way. It’s the great honor for each of the Russian citizens to receive the distinguished award at the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre“.

Ruben K. Vardanyan, President of “Troika Dialog”
“Presenting with the Award “DARIN” is the eminent event in public life of Russia. Of real importance is the fact that the Russian Academy of Business marks off the company’s work in various sectors of economies paying special attention to regional enterprises. Future of Russia depends on and is with such organizations as the Russian Academy of Business!”

Alexander N. Kosyanenko, Director General of “Perekrestok”
“Giving the Award to Russian businessmen at the Bolshoi Theatre stage is really the event! The forums organized by the Russian Academy of Business are improving in a good way the reputation of the Russian trade marks, domestic goods and their producers. That is of high importance nowadays”.

Gennady Seleznev, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (2002)
“Russian business assemblies organized by the Russian Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship are becoming an event of national significance.”

Egor Stroyev, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (1996-2001)
“The work of the Assembly will be another serious step towards fruitful cooperation between the state and the business community. I wish you success and well-being.”