Nine Nizhny Novgorod residents made it into the top 200 of the "Young Industrialist of the Year" award.

      On May 28, 2026, at 17:40 Society Nine leaders of Nizhny Novgorod enterprises have made it to the long list (top-200) of the V All-Russian award "Young Industrialist of the Year." The award is organized by the Interregional Union "Club of Young Industrialists" with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Among the best young industrialists in the country are: Artem Doronin (JSC "Sapphire" - production of components and tools for navigation, control, measurement, monitoring, testing, and other purposes), Evgeny Dubrovkin (LLC IC "Dir Systems" - production of mechanical equipment and technology, computers), Alexey Kirpichev (LLC "GTLAB Diagnostics" - development of computer software), Artem Maximov (LLC "Grankom" - full-cycle metallurgical and metalworking production), Artem Malov (LLC "Axis" - production of carbide tools and technological equipment), Ekaterina Marinina (LLC TSC "Luch" - production of lamps and lighting equipment), Petr Ochulin (LLC "Sound and Light" - production of metal structures and products made from them), Anton Rogov (JSC "Corporation of Special Machine Engineering" - production of machines and equipment for the extraction of minerals and construction) and Ilnur Sahabiev (PJSC "ZMZ" - production of automotive components). "Today, young leaders actively stimulate technological renewal in the industry. They are actively investing in the modernization of production, implementing digital solutions, developing their own engineering competencies, and producing in-demand products that can compete in both Russian and foreign markets. It is especially important for the Nizhny Novgorod region that our enterprises not only increase production volumes but also form new cooperative chains, create modern jobs, and strengthen the technological sovereignty of the country," noted the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Entrepreneurship of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Maxim Cherkasov. The "Young Industrialist of the Year" award is held among owners, leaders, and top managers of industrial enterprises - subjects of small and medium-sized entrepreneurship. The jury evaluates the innovativeness, economic results, and social significance of the participants' projects, as well as their personal contribution to the development of the enterprise. "For us, making it to the top-200 of the 'Young Industrialist of the Year' award is confirmation that the chosen approach to the development of the enterprise is correct and competitive at the federal level. Participation in the award provides an opportunity not only to showcase our achievements but also to exchange experiences with the strongest industrialists in the country, find new growth and partnership opportunities," noted the founder of LLC IC "Dir Systems," Evgeny Dubrovkin. The winners of the V All-Russian award "Young Industrialist of the Year" will be announced in July 2026 at the international industrial exhibition "Innoprom" in Yekaterinburg. Laureates will receive award sets, the opportunity to participate in internships with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia under the "Federal Practice" program, as well as support in promoting their projects. We remind you that information about all business support measures at the federal and regional levels can be found at the "My Business" center (мойбизнес52.рф), which operates within the framework of the federal project "Small and Medium Entrepreneurship" of the national project "Effective and Competitive Economy." The center has a hotline "My Business," where you can also get all the necessary information. Hotline phone: 8 (800) 301-29-94 (call is free). The national project "Effective and Competitive Economy," initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is the main tool for forming a new growth model. It includes federal projects aimed at developing small and medium-sized entrepreneurship, increasing labor productivity, growing investment activity, low-carbon development, and developing the state system of statistics and forecasting. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.