The Vladimir Potanin Foundation established in January 1999 for implementation of socially significant long-term projects in the sphere of domestic education and culture. It is a private Foundation with budget financed by personal assets of Vladimir Potanin.
The Mission of the Foundation is to promote the development of strategic philanthropy and recognition of active and creative professionals. The Foundation cooperates with those who are capable of changing themselves and are ready to make their contribution to the development of Russian society. The Foundation shapes a social milieu, which values creativity, professionalism and proactive volunteer work.
The Foundation primarily focuses on the implementation of long-term scholarship and grant programs. They are aimed at talented young students of the country’s major state educational institutions, as well as at talented teachers.
Culture supporting projects are also of importance for the Foundation, which aims to encourage vocational and creative growth of the Russian museum society. The Foundation strives to support innovations of pro-active and creative museum professionals with potential for cultural breakthrough.
The Foundation annually awards over 400 grants and 2,300 scholarships. The Vladimir Potanin Foundation is a member of the European Foundation Centre and a founding member of the Russian Forum of Donors.
Scholarship Programs
Grant Programs
