Center-invest bank acted as the general partner of the regional stage of the all-Russian competition Women in Agriculture, which took place at the bank’s venue.

The all-Russian competition Women in Agriculture is an initiative of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture aimed at enhancing the role and status of women in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

Participants submitted essays about their projects and achievements in developing the industry. The entries were divided into four categories:

• Who, if not me? — for women implementing social initiatives: from creating specialized agricultural classes and career guidance work with youth to improving their native towns and villages.
• Surpassing Star — for those who have successfully launched and are developing their own startup in agriculture, demonstrating entrepreneurial courage and innovative approaches.
• Superwoman — for managers who have brought production to a qualitatively new level through innovation, modernization, and effective management.
•  There are women in Russian villages — a special category for rural women with an active lifestyle who are initiators and driving forces of important changes in their communities.

Anastasia Korotun, Head of Corporate Client Relations at Center-invest bank, joined the jury and noted the high level of preparation of the contestants.

Anastasia Korotun emphasized: "Active support for agricultural enterprises and workers has traditionally been part of Center-invest bank’s sustainable development strategy and a priority area of investment in the real sector of the economy. The bank’s corporate loan portfolio amounts to 45 billion rubles, of which more than 50% are loans to agricultural enterprises".

All contestants received participation diplomas and memorable gifts from Center-invest bank. The results of the regional stage of the competition will be announced in June as part of the main agricultural holiday, Don Field Day.