The L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize
For significant contribution to promotion of peace
About Prize
On June 22, 2022, the Russian Historical Society, the Russian Peace Foundation, the Russian Military Historical Society established the Tolstoy International Peace Prize Foundation
The Prize is named after the world-famous classic of world literature, the great Russian writer and thinker Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), a widely recognized and acknowledged symbol of Russian culture in general.
Leo Tolstoy was a combat officer who served in the Caucasus and took part in the Crimean War, awarded for the defense of Sevastopol with the Order of St. Anne, 4th degree with the inscription "For Bravery" and medals. This could not but influence his outlook and creativity, the formation of views on the struggle against the evil of war and violence, the desire for peace-loving enlightenment. The name of Leo Tolstoy, the scale of his legacy and personality most fully correspond to the idea and goals of the International Peace Prize, which is supposed to be awarded to persons and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the strengthening of peace and friendship between peoples.
Leo Tolstoy was a combat officer who served in the Caucasus and took part in the Crimean War, awarded for the defense of Sevastopol with the Order of St. Anne, 4th degree with the inscription "For Bravery" and medals. This could not but influence his outlook and creativity, the formation of views on the struggle against the evil of war and violence, the desire for peace-loving enlightenment. The name of Leo Tolstoy, the scale of his legacy and personality most fully correspond to the idea and goals of the International Peace Prize, which is supposed to be awarded to persons and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the strengthening of peace and friendship between peoples.
Outstanding achievements in activities aimed at countering the threat of unleashing a third world war and at preventing a nuclear catastrophe
Significant contribution to ensuring universal and equal security based on the rule of international law, ending the arms race, building a multipolar and nonviolent world, strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between peoples
Important achievements in the demilitarization, democratization and humanization of international relations on the basis of generally accepted norms of morality and law, as well as in solving global problems of our time
Active peacemaking and tireless efforts in defense of human rights and freedoms
The Prize is awarded by an international jury formed by the founders of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize Foundation. The Jury consists of both Russians and foreign citizens who have a broad international recognition and authority.
Applicants for the Prize may be individuals, initiative groups, national and international public foundations, organizations and movements; scientific and research centers, institutes and institutions, educational institutions.
Prize Jury
The Prize is awarded by an international jury formed by the founders of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize Foundation. The Jury consists of both Russians and foreign citizens who have a broad international recognition and authority.
Prize includes
Laureate diploma
A personalized gold medal with the image of L.N. Tolstoy
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