BRICS Property Awards — Best Real Estate in BRICS Countries

BRICS Property Awards

The Award’s General Partners

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BRICS Property Awards

The world’s only awards programme dedicated to recognising outstanding real estate projects across the BRICS countries. It celebrates excellence in architecture, infrastructure, residential development and placemaking.

The awards provide Russian developers with a platform for international recognition and access to a broader professional community at a time when participation in some established international competitions remains challenging.

Special Partner
Логотип ССК
Partners
Логотип Экоплант
Медиапартнер
Логотип Коммерсант

International experts

Irek Fayzullin
Irek Fayzullin

Chair of the jury. Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation

Alexander Dmitriev
Alexander Dmitriev

Head of the Consulting Division at Etagi Development, co-author of the «Commercial Director 2.0» course, holds a master’s degree in Conceptual Urbanism, and is the author of the industry-specific Telegram channel «Dmitriev in the Metro»

Vadim Pavlov
Vadim Pavlov

Director of Product and Analytics at BMS Development

Marcelo Bettio
Marcelo Bettio

Director  Alphaplan Demand & Research (Бразилия)

Yuri Khahanov
Yuri Khahanov

Director of Urban and Construction Technologies, Skolkovo Foundation

Sergey Razuvaev
Sergey Razuvaev

Founder of the consulting firm GMK/Energy Development. The company operates throughout the country and abroad.

Ekaterina Gress
Ekaterina Gress

CEO of IDEM—Real Estate Consultants

Pyotr Kudryavtsev
Pyotr Kudryavtsev

Urban planner, sociologist, founder and director of CM International

Mikhail Kostyrenko
Mikhail Kostyrenko

Director of the DEVIZHN Architecture Firm

Tiago Jung Dias
Tiago Jung Dias

CEO - owner  Alphaplan - demand & concept research (Бразилия)

Maria Kuksa
Maria Kuksa

Leading Expert in Residential Environment Design, Developer School

Evgenia Sorokina
Evgenia Sorokina

Business Partner, Regional Group Leader, TrendAgent

Robson Nascimento
Robson Nascimento

R Nascimento Arquitetos (Brazil)

Mikhail Gushchin
Mikhail Gushchin

Vice President of Marketing and Product, RBI Group

Tatyana Grikhno
Tatyana Grikhno

Head of the Office Real Estate Division, A101 Group

Kristina Ishhanova
Kristina Ishhanova

CEO, Strelka Design Bureau

Sergey Pergaev
Sergey Pergaev

Founder and Creative Director of Pergaev Bureau

Oibek Nurmukhamedov
Oibek Nurmukhamedov

Founder & CEO Plan B Brazil
Real Estate Investment Advisor, Santa Catarina (CRECI 59616) Бразилия

Sahil Tanveer
Sahil Tanveer

Founder RBDS and RBDS AI Lab
Dharwad, India

Ramil Usmanov
Ramil Usmanov

President of the Federation of Individual Housing Construction

Oleg Pitetsky
Oleg Pitetsky

Founder of the ‘Svetchenie’ Regional Development Agency

Yulia Sorokina
Yulia Sorokina

Managing Owner of UrbanGreen

Yulia Zubarik
Yulia Zubarik

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Head of Master’s Plan

Andrei Kochetkov
Andrei Kochetkov

CEO and Founder of DEREVO PARK

Dirk Coetser
Dirk Coetser

CEO A4AC Architects

Vsevolod Glazunov
Vsevolod Glazunov

Marketing Director at Legend

Sergey Kuznetsov
Sergey Kuznetsov

Architect of VEB.RF’s future

Ruslan Abdurahmanov
Ruslan Abdurahmanov

Director of the Department of Architecture, Town Planning and Land Use Regulation at the Yekaterinburg City Administration — Chief Architect

Alexey Rakitsky
Alexey Rakitsky

Minister for Architecture and Urban Planning of the Sakhalin Region

Yana Lomko
Yana Lomko

Chair of the Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning — Chief Architect of the City of Tambov

Sergei Trukhanov
Sergei Trukhanov

Founder of T+T Architects

Manh Hoang Nguyen
Manh Hoang Nguyen

Founder & Principal Architect MIA Design Studio

Roman Stroilov
Roman Stroilov

Head of the Center for the Development of Integrated Banking Products in Real Estate. Gazprombank.

Oibek Nurmukhamedov
Oibek Nurmukhamedov

CEO of Murad Buildings (Uzbekistan)

Fyodor Solomatin
Fyodor Solomatin

Founder of a group of international companies: Prime (a luxury real estate agency) and XALER (a real estate development company)

Marina Slutskaya
Marina Slutskaya

Director of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation at DOM.RF

Olga Kobyakova
Olga Kobyakova

Commercial Director of ‘Petersburg Real Estate’ (Setl Group holding company)

Anton Vovk
Anton Vovk

Head of the Collateral Department — Senior Vice-President of VTB Bank (PJSC)

Ivan Fatkin
Ivan Fatkin

Deputy Minister — Chief Architect of the Novosibirsk Region, Ministry of Construction of the Novosibirsk Region

Mikhail Genin
Mikhail Genin

Deputy Minister for Urban Planning and Metropolitan Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region

Alexander Balantsev
Alexander Balantsev

Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Yaroslavl Region — Minister for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Yaroslavl Region

Shukhrat Shamsutdinov
Shukhrat Shamsutdinov

CEO Apex Developmen

Shadi Azizi
Shadi Azizi

Director of the Urban Design Department NESHA (Iran)

Hooman Balazadeh
Hooman Balazadeh

Founder HOOBA Design Group

Yulia Solovarova
Yulia Solovarova

Head of the Architecture Department — Chief Architect of the City

Irek Fayzullin
Irek Fayzullin

Chair of the jury. Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation

Alexander Dmitriev
Alexander Dmitriev

Head of the Consulting Division at Etagi Development, co-author of the «Commercial Director 2.0» course, holds a master’s degree in Conceptual Urbanism, and is the author of the industry-specific Telegram channel «Dmitriev in the Metro»

Vadim Pavlov
Vadim Pavlov

Director of Product and Analytics at BMS Development

Marcelo Bettio
Marcelo Bettio

Director  Alphaplan Demand & Research (Бразилия)

Yuri Khahanov
Yuri Khahanov

Director of Urban and Construction Technologies, Skolkovo Foundation

Sergey Razuvaev
Sergey Razuvaev

Founder of the consulting firm GMK/Energy Development. The company operates throughout the country and abroad.

Ekaterina Gress
Ekaterina Gress

CEO of IDEM—Real Estate Consultants

Pyotr Kudryavtsev
Pyotr Kudryavtsev

Urban planner, sociologist, founder and director of CM International

Mikhail Kostyrenko
Mikhail Kostyrenko

Director of the DEVIZHN Architecture Firm

Tiago Jung Dias
Tiago Jung Dias

CEO - owner  Alphaplan - demand & concept research (Бразилия)

Maria Kuksa
Maria Kuksa

Leading Expert in Residential Environment Design, Developer School

Evgenia Sorokina
Evgenia Sorokina

Business Partner, Regional Group Leader, TrendAgent

Robson Nascimento
Robson Nascimento

R Nascimento Arquitetos (Brazil)

Mikhail Gushchin
Mikhail Gushchin

Vice President of Marketing and Product, RBI Group

Tatyana Grikhno
Tatyana Grikhno

Head of the Office Real Estate Division, A101 Group

Kristina Ishhanova
Kristina Ishhanova

CEO, Strelka Design Bureau

Sergey Pergaev
Sergey Pergaev

Founder and Creative Director of Pergaev Bureau

Oibek Nurmukhamedov
Oibek Nurmukhamedov

Founder & CEO Plan B Brazil
Real Estate Investment Advisor, Santa Catarina (CRECI 59616) Бразилия

Sahil Tanveer
Sahil Tanveer

Founder RBDS and RBDS AI Lab
Dharwad, India

Ramil Usmanov
Ramil Usmanov

President of the Federation of Individual Housing Construction

Oleg Pitetsky
Oleg Pitetsky

Founder of the ‘Svetchenie’ Regional Development Agency

Yulia Sorokina
Yulia Sorokina

Managing Owner of UrbanGreen

Yulia Zubarik
Yulia Zubarik

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Head of Master’s Plan

Andrei Kochetkov
Andrei Kochetkov

CEO and Founder of DEREVO PARK

Dirk Coetser
Dirk Coetser

CEO A4AC Architects

Vsevolod Glazunov
Vsevolod Glazunov

Marketing Director at Legend

Sergey Kuznetsov
Sergey Kuznetsov

Architect of VEB.RF’s future

Ruslan Abdurahmanov
Ruslan Abdurahmanov

Director of the Department of Architecture, Town Planning and Land Use Regulation at the Yekaterinburg City Administration — Chief Architect

Alexey Rakitsky
Alexey Rakitsky

Minister for Architecture and Urban Planning of the Sakhalin Region

Yana Lomko
Yana Lomko

Chair of the Committee on Architecture and Urban Planning — Chief Architect of the City of Tambov

Sergei Trukhanov
Sergei Trukhanov

Founder of T+T Architects

Manh Hoang Nguyen
Manh Hoang Nguyen

Founder & Principal Architect MIA Design Studio

Roman Stroilov
Roman Stroilov

Head of the Center for the Development of Integrated Banking Products in Real Estate. Gazprombank.

Oibek Nurmukhamedov
Oibek Nurmukhamedov

CEO of Murad Buildings (Uzbekistan)

Fyodor Solomatin
Fyodor Solomatin

Founder of a group of international companies: Prime (a luxury real estate agency) and XALER (a real estate development company)

Marina Slutskaya
Marina Slutskaya

Director of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation at DOM.RF

Olga Kobyakova
Olga Kobyakova

Commercial Director of ‘Petersburg Real Estate’ (Setl Group holding company)

Anton Vovk
Anton Vovk

Head of the Collateral Department — Senior Vice-President of VTB Bank (PJSC)

Ivan Fatkin
Ivan Fatkin

Deputy Minister — Chief Architect of the Novosibirsk Region, Ministry of Construction of the Novosibirsk Region

Mikhail Genin
Mikhail Genin

Deputy Minister for Urban Planning and Metropolitan Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region

Alexander Balantsev
Alexander Balantsev

Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Yaroslavl Region — Minister for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Yaroslavl Region

Shukhrat Shamsutdinov
Shukhrat Shamsutdinov

CEO Apex Developmen

Shadi Azizi
Shadi Azizi

Director of the Urban Design Department NESHA (Iran)

Hooman Balazadeh
Hooman Balazadeh

Founder HOOBA Design Group

Yulia Solovarova
Yulia Solovarova

Head of the Architecture Department — Chief Architect of the City

award calendar

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Stage 1

Application

Right now
Until October 1th

During this stage:

  • choosing an award category;
  • paying the registration fee;
  • completing the project application form;
  • uploading supporting materials (photographs, renderings, master plan, elevations, floor plans, diagrams and other materials, depending on the category);
  • application review.

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Stage 2

Expert assessment of projects

October 2 – October 25

Projects are reviewed by Russian and international experts, with the judging panel voting independently online.

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Stage 3

Publication of the shortlists

Until November 1th
Happening now

If a project becomes a finalist, the company receives an official notification and an invitation to present the project in person before the jury.

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Stage 4

Project presentation

10 November
Kazan

The presentation includes:

• a 5-minute project presentation by the finalist;

• 5 minutes to answer the experts’; questions.

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Stage 5

Awards ceremony

November 11th
Kazan, “Pyramid” (Moskovskaya St., 23)

The winners will be announced at the BRICS Property Awards ceremony, which will be held as part of BRICS International Construction Week.

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Stage 1

Application

Right now
Until October 1th

During this stage:

  • choosing an award category;
  • paying the registration fee;
  • completing the project application form;
  • uploading supporting materials (photographs, renderings, master plan, elevations, floor plans, diagrams and other materials, depending on the category);
  • application review.

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Stage 2

Expert assessment of projects

October 2 – October 25

Projects are reviewed by Russian and international experts, with the judging panel voting independently online.

image

Stage 3

Publication of the shortlists

Until November 1th
Happening now

If a project becomes a finalist, the company receives an official notification and an invitation to present the project in person before the jury.

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Stage 4

Project presentation

10 November
Kazan

The presentation includes:

• a 5-minute project presentation by the finalist;

• 5 minutes to answer the experts’; questions.

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Stage 5

Awards ceremony

November 11th
Kazan, “Pyramid” (Moskovskaya St., 23)

The winners will be announced at the BRICS Property Awards ceremony, which will be held as part of BRICS International Construction Week.

Finalists of the award

Domashny
Completed Project

Domashny

Strana Development

Yalav
Completed Project

Yalav

ISKO-CH

Miriady
Completed Project

Miriady

ENKO.CORPORATION

Categories and evaluation criteria

A project may be entered in several categories

Urban residential real estate

Suburban and Country Residential Property

Commercial real estate

Resort real estate

Special categories

Best Mid-Market Residential Development

For projects combining high-quality architecture, landscaping and infrastructure with excellent value for money. This category is intended for contemporary residential developments designed for the mass market.

Participation fee: 140 000 ₽

Award ceremony

The main evening event of the award will bring together the leaders of development in the BRICS countries to announce the results and present the coveted statuettes.

 You will enjoy a solemn atmosphere, a large‑scale show, an exquisite gala dinner, and exclusive networking among top managers and investors in the industry.

Alla Mikheeva

Alla Mikheeva

The host of the ceremony, actress, TV presenter

Pavel Derevyanko

Pavel Derevyanko

The host of the ceremony, a film actor

Alla Mikheeva

Alla Mikheeva

The host of the ceremony, actress, TV presenter

Pavel Derevyanko

Pavel Derevyanko

The host of the ceremony, a film actor

Final Stage

Following the completion of the expert assessment, the Organising Committee will publish the Awards shortlist by 1 November 2026.


Companies whose projects are selected as finalists will be invited to present their projects in person. To take part in the final stage, finalists must purchase their chosen finalist package.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Where can I find the assessment criteria?

The assessment criteria are set out in the Award Regulations, available in the Documents section. Each category and entry format has its own criteria and weighting matrix.

When will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced at the BRICS Property Awards ceremony in Kazan on 11 November 2026. The official results will be published on the Awards website.

Who may enter the Awards?

Property developers, housebuilders, architectural and design practices, and real-estate professionals with projects in Russia are invited to enter.

Can I enter more than one category?

Yes. A single project may be entered in multiple categories if it meets the requirements for each one. A separate application must be submitted and a registration fee paid for each category.

What is the difference between the «Concept» and «Completed Project» formats?

Concepts are assessed primarily on the strength of the architectural idea, masterplan, environmental rationale and development potential. Completed projects are additionally assessed on the quality of delivery, infrastructure, landscaping and user experience.

Which projects can be entered as completed projects?

A completed project must have been commissioned no earlier than 2023. Developments with at least one completed phase are eligible.

What is required to enter a project in the «Concept» format?

A valid building permit is mandatory. Its details must be provided in the application form, along with supporting documentation.

What materials must be submitted with an application?

Depending on the category and entry format, applicants may need to provide a project description, presentation, photographs or visualisations, site plan, elevations, floor plans, diagrams and other supporting materials. For completed projects, it is important to demonstrate the solutions that have actually been delivered.

What happens after the registration fee has been paid?

Payment gives access to the detailed project application form. It must be completed and accompanied by the required materials, after which the application is submitted for review.

Can the Organising Committee change a project’s category?

Yes. If questions arise during the review regarding the selected category or project class, the Organising Committee will contact the entrant and suggest an appropriate alternative.

How are projects assessed?

The Awards comprise two stages. First, the international jury evaluates projects online and draws up a shortlist. Finalists then present their projects to the jury in person, after which the winners are selected.

Who sits on the jury?

The jury includes Russian and international experts in property development, architecture, urban environments, finance, investment, consultancy and sustainable development. It is formed with due regard to the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

Can a win be purchased or can partnership increase the chances of winning?

No. Winners are selected solely by the jury in accordance with the approved methodology. Registration fees, partnerships and sponsorship do not affect voting results.

What is included in the Finalist Package?

It includes the opportunity to present the project in person to the international jury; publication of a project profile on the Awards website and in the finalists’ catalogue; one ticket to the awards ceremony; an opportunity to receive feedback from the jury; and the right to use finalist or winner status in marketing materials.

Is the Finalist Package compulsory?

Yes. The Finalist Package is purchased separately only by shortlisted projects and covers the services provided during the final stage.

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