Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev was awarded the special nomination "For Contribution to the Promotion of the Idea of Peace and Cooperation on the Eurasian Continent" - "Wise Power" - "The Wise Power of Eurasia" for the People's choice award. The laureate was determined by the Eurasian Academy of Television and Radio.
"The international community awards this award to our outstanding contemporary, a man who does not talk about what will happen to us, but creates this future. The contribution of this man - the creator of the political philosophy of Eurasia is unique. That is why the prize is awarded to the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, "said Valery Ruzin, President of the Eurasian Academy of Television and Radio.
Organizers mentioned that the establishment of this nomination is topical about the geopolitical processes taking place in the Eurasian space. It will allow reflecting the contribution to ensuring peace and security on the Eurasian continent. The prize will be awarded for special services to the peoples of Eurasia.
The national award "People's favourite" is awarded from 2011. During this time, it has become one of the most popular non-profit awards in Kazakhstan.