Russia is waiting for a big spring and a very important event: the award nominees for the International Award "Philanthropist 2014".For the eighth time the prize will be presented by people with disabilities, who won his illness, we made great progress in various fields.This award brought together artists, doctors, civil servants, businessmen, trying to help people with disabilities.Different people have united under the banner of Russian project to help talented people with disabilities to step boldly into the future.
Russian philanthropist - who is it?
Unfortunately, not all remember the meaning of the term.Dictionaries explain that philanthropist - is a person who is part of the earned funds, or part of his fortune is given to those who can not help themselves.The oldest form of philanthropy was charity which believers fed the poor, begging near monasteries or temples.Today, charity is not limited to alms: the concept has become much wider.Modern philanthropist - who is it?This is a man capable of the actions or deeds to support those who need it.Unfortunately, in the international list of benefactors, the oligarchs Russia occupies 127th place out of 145. The ubiquitous Statistics found that the annual 15 most wealthy Russians donate to charity as much as Bill Gates and Miranda.Only the general director of "Norilsk Nickel" Vladimir Potanin adheres to the oath that at the time gave Gates and Buffett.He promised (and fulfills its promise), more than half of their welfare to give to good causes.Fortunately, Potanin is not alone in needing support.
most famous Russian philanthropists
So who is a philanthropist?Meaning everyone today understands their own way.For example, Roman Abramovich spends on maintaining the state of the football team, considering this philanthropy.Suleiman Kerimov allocates funds for the operation seriously ill children.Sometimes he would support the school.Viktor Vekselberg donates a share of his fortune to return to Russia its cultural values.Each of these and other wealthy people decide what or whom he will support.IV Prokhorov, wife of oligarch complained that some provide assistance only if they persistently ask for it Putin or the Government.What else is meant by the term "philanthropist"?The meaning is opposed to the concept of "misanthrope" and implies unselfish concern for improving the life of mankind as a whole, selfless philanthropy in the broadest sense.The well-known in our country philanthropist Vladimir Yevtushenkov a long time involved in charity work in several directions.
Vladimir Yevtushenko and his contribution to charity
V. Yevtushenkov - perhaps the most famous Russian philanthropist.Who is it?It is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of AFK "System".He created his own funds that support science and education, sports.The Fund seeks to preserve the cultural heritage of the country, to improve the social life.Foundation staff also in its own way to understand the term "philanthropist."The meaning is not confined solely to their financial contributions, although only one Russian Museum Foundation annually sends one million rubles.Employees strongly support young scientists, athletes, creating conditions for them to develop talent, helping to move, to become famous.It V. Yevtushenko and his foundation helped discover the country's multiple virtual branches of the Russian Museum.One of the companions of V. Yevtushenkov asked: "Philanthropist - who is it?" He gave a wise and unambiguous answer.According to his definition, philanthropist - is a person who wants to improve the existence of the other.
What do other Russian philanthropists?
media annually make a top Russian businessmen who donate considerable sums to charity.Rating Unlike dictionaries, does not help to understand what it means to "philanthropist", but illustrates the size of the charity.The last two or three years it was headed by Roman Abramovich.From its state ($ 12.5 billion), he has spent 310 million to charity.Slightly behind him USM Holdings founder Alisher Usmanov.He is half a billion dollars "poorer" Abramovich, but it did not prevent him to spend 247 million to support sports, the arts and sciences.Interestingly, the last patron has a lot of dark moments, he was sentenced to 8 years, but later released prematurely.Case acknowledged fabricated.
few lines later in the ranking located A. Mordashov, general director of ZAO "Severgroup."Over the past three years, he has donated 103 million from 9.5 billion.Pyatidesyativosmiletny vice president of Lukoil, and the owner of "Spartacus", having a "small" state of 5.2 billion, 31 million spent for the benefit of society.In total, the list includes 15 businessmen-philanthropists.
Oath giving
So who is a philanthropist?A person who considers the charity call of the soul or liability?Different people have different answers to this question.The Americans, who are used to do all of the shows, came up with "Oath of gift."So Bill Gates and Warren Buffett called their philanthropic campaign kicked off in 2010.The movement, according to its founders, is intended to coerce all the wealthy and important people in the world to give most of the acquired status in favor of the needy.By the beginning of 2013, the movement was supported by 105 of the world's richest names, and the minimum amount of the estimated contributions of $ 125 billion.
Interestingly, the same Russian Vladimir Yevtushenkov and many of his followers make no vows and promises, but every year provided considerable support to science, sports, spend money to solve social problems.Abroad, not all support the "Oath of gift."So, the former socialite, a financial genius, philanthropist Liliane Bettencourt refused to join the movement, leaving the decision without comment.At the same time she has a Fund with a capital of 150 million €, half of which goes annually to support scientific research and education.
Women philanthropists
Liliane Bettencourt is not alone.There are many women who are called clear all the word "philanthropist."Who is it?Here are the most famous, those who tops the list of the richest ladies in the world.
- Iris Fontbona - perhaps the most modest philanthropist in the world.Who is it?Latin American multi-billionaire's widow.By donating a lot of money to charity, she often remains anonymous.Only once it has flown in Chilean air 27-hour marathon during which raises money for children with severe and incurable diseases.Coming just a second on the stage, Iris reported that pays $ 3 million.
- Jacqueline Mars, a woman who knows exactly what a philanthropist.In her circle of support consists of talented students, community physicians, opera, sports library, and so on. D. For the needs of these people and organizations created by Jacqueline Fund has committed $ 10 million.
- Gina Rinehart."Rudnev Queen" Australian journalists were accused of greed.However, it turned out that she regularly supports organizations that fight for women's rights, but does it incognito.
Philanthropy: Pros and Cons
Philanthropy, like any social phenomenon, the concept is ambiguous.There is no doubt that the foundations of the world are using their enormous power for the development of science and health, culture and education.Brought huge benefits and social assistance programs, which founded the Carnegie and Rockefeller.These programs prosperous existence was recognized as one of basic human rights.Movement philanthropists helped save many lives, proved invaluable to many social spheres.
But not all so simple.In the US, the Fund's work differed little from the policy of the state, the main purpose of which is considered the "general welfare."Always helping the poor, politicians and philanthropists have changed the situation so that the United States has grown several generations of people who are actually dependent.Accustomed to charity care, they do not want to work.These people have lost their independence, became dependent on constant social assistance.Many of them are not willing to work, unable to change their own situation.
adversely affect this charity and to migrants.They both received a social and educational assistance.Educational programs ultimately led to the erosion of ethical values, a loss of national identity of national minorities.Nevertheless, it is social welfare programs are able to meet the challenges and problems that the state did not have enough money and time.And this is the main strength and benefit of philanthropy.Yet the participants in such movements called philanthropists, t. E. The people to give away part acquired to those who need help.
