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Russky Siluet (Русский Силуэт) is a charitable foundation established in 1997 dedicated to supporting young fashion designers and preserving national cultural traditions[2][3]. The organization is led by Tatiana Mikhalkova, a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Arts, and was founded by Alexander Mitroshenkov, president of AVM Media[3].
Key Features of the Foundation
The foundation’s primary initiative is the International Competition of Young Designers, which has been running since 1999[2][3]. Some notable aspects of the competition include:
- Over 5,000 designers under 35 years old participate in regional selection stages
- The final gala show in Moscow features:
- 70 young designers
- 150 models
- 2,000 guests
Achievements and Impact
The competition has launched the careers of several prominent Russian fashion designers, including:
- Alena Akhmadullina
- Alexander Terekhov
- Vika Gazinskaya
- Kirill Gasilin
Winners receive significant benefits, such as:
- Monetary grants to develop their own brand
- Opportunities for internships at fashion houses
- Potential training at prestigious fashion academies like Istituto Marangoni
International Reach
Russky Siluet has expanded beyond Russia, with representative offices in multiple countries, including:
- Kazakhstan
- Azerbaijan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Montenegro
- Lithuania
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Latvia
- Estonia
- Georgia
The foundation aims to create a creative space for talented young fashion designers and contribute to the future of fashion[3].
Citations
[1] http://russian-siluet.ru [2] https://profashion.ru/guide/russkiy-siluet/ [3] http://russian-siluet.ru/o-fonde/ [4] https://www.ghpa.ru/arhive-news/126-russkij-siluet [5] https://vk.com/russiansiluet [6] https://www.facebook.com/russiansiluet/?locale=ru_RU [7] https://www.instagram.com/russiansiluet/ [8] https://www.facebook.com/russiansiluet/photos/
