On October 15, as part of the Tourism Territories Forum (FTT), the annual Ski Business Awards 2025 took place, recognising ski resorts, equipment manufacturers, hotels, restaurants, and individuals who have contributed to the development of the ski and tourism industry. This year saw a record 245 applications, with over 250 resorts from Russia and partner countries participating in the ceremony.

Konstantin Makarevich, Partner and Head of the Infrastructure & PPP practice at VERBA LEGAL, served on the Awards Jury and presented the prize for “Best Ski Resort for Summer Recreation” to Krasnaya Polyana, part of the Mantera Group.

Other notable winners included:

• Rosa Khutor, Sochi – “Best Resort for Sports Teams” and “Best Resort in Terms of Infrastructure”

• Sorochany, Moscow Region – “Best Competition Complex”

• Gaya Severina – “Best Club”

• Taezhnaya Salanga, Kemerovo Region – “Best Sports Event at a Ski Resort”

• Additional recognized resorts: Gubakha (Perm Region), Bobrovy Log (Krasnoyarsk Krai), Igora (Leningrad Region), Vorobyovy Gory and Kant (Moscow).