Maksim Dankin named among winners of the «Leaders of Russia. Politics» competition

May 15, 2026

The CEO of the Expert Center PORA, Maksim Dankin, has been named a winner of the «Leaders of Russia. Politics» competition. The results were announced at the Senezh Management Workshop, where the final module of the educational program for the contestants was held.

Throughout almost a year, 105 finalists underwent training under the «Master of Public Policy» program, implemented by the Higher School of Public Administration of the Presidential Academy.

The completion of the program was marked by congratulations from Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia. He noted that the system of opportunities created in Russia allows young managers to unlock their potential and take responsibility for the country’s development.

Winners were selected based on the results of final testing, group practical work, and their level of engagement in the educational process. Participants tackled tasks simulating real-world management situations.

«These were nine inspiring months of study, communication, and teamwork. We listened to over 60 speakers, jointly implemented social initiatives, and analyzed real management practices and challenges. I am proud to have become a winner of the «Leaders of Russia. Politics» 2025–2026 competition. I would like to thank the organizers and everyone who contributed their efforts to creating and developing this project,» said Maksim Dankin.