Polyus is the largest gold producer in Russia and one of the top 5 gold miners globally.
The annual Territory modern art festival is held in one of the following cities: Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Magadan, or Yakutsk, marking the culmination of the Polyus Golden Season Theatre Contest.
Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Krasnoyarsk Territory, Irkutsk and Magadan regions, Yakutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Magadan.
Mining (gold production)
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2016 till present
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Polyus aims to improve the quality of life in the regions where it operates by implementing socially significant charitable and sponsorship initiatives, including those focused on supporting culture and arts.
The Polyus Golden Season Theater Contest aims to drive social value creation across the Company’s footprint. The remarkable contest productions take center stage at the Territory art festival, bringing together professionals from theatre, dance, visual arts, and music to showcase the cutting edge of diverse artistic genres.
Local communities across the Company’s footprint
The annual Territory art festival, organized by Polyus in partnership with the Territory Culture and Contemporary Art Development Foundation and the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA), takes place in cities across Russia: Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Magadan, and Yakutsk. It brings together thousands of spectators and showcases a diverse array of theater, dance, visual arts, and music performances. The week-long event encompasses numerous shows and activities held throughout the host city. The festival’s highlight is the culmination of the Polyus: Golden Season Theater Contest, where winners are announced and awarded grants to present their performances as part of the festival’s program. Additionally, the festival and contest feature a range of educational events.
In 2023, the Territory art festival was held in Magadan (Territory. Magadan), marking its third edition in the de facto capital city of Kolyma and commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Magadan Region. Between June 9 and 15, residents and visitors of the city enjoyed outstanding performances by renowned Moscow theaters, winning productions from the 8th Polyus: Golden Season Theater Contest, as well as readings of contemporary plays. The festival’s professional program featured lectures and workshops by leading actors, directors, composers, theater critics, and other art professionals. Also, as part of the festival’s 2023 edition, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art unveiled a photography project titled The Power of All-Encompassing Communication, exploring the nuances of information transmission and interpretation within society.
In 2023, the festival featured 42 events, drawing over 4,000 spectators (productions by Moscow theaters, an immersive city walk, performances by the winners of the Polyus Theater Contest, readings of contemporary plays, a photography project on the role of information in society and more)
National Goal "Conditions for self-fulfillment and the unlocking of talent"
National Project "Culture"
