Russian Embassy Honors Nepali Teen for Anti-Corruption Poster in International Competition

The Russian Embassy in Kathmandu honored Anurag Pangeni, who secured third place in the international youth competition for the 2025 anti-corruption social advertisement. The Russian Embassy awarded him a medal during a ceremony held on Thursday. 

Fifteen-year-old Nepali student Anurag secured third place in the competition for the 10 to 15 age group under the international contest titled 'Fix the Cracks in Youth Society'.

The Russian Embassy stated that Anurag's poster was one of the international entries for its powerful message and creative expression promoting honesty, accountability, and social responsibility among youth, calling it an inspiring example of meaningful contribution to the global fight against corruption and youth leadership's social engagement. 

Presenting the medal on behalf of the organizers, Minister Counselor of the Russian Embassy, Rinchen Rashev, advised Anurag to continue moving forward creatively in the coming days. He mentioned that the anti-corruption poster created by Anurag is a source of inspiration for youth worldwide. Press Secretary of the Russian Embassy, Alexander Ivashev, suggested always engaging in the campaign against corruption and offered his thanks.

The awarded teenager, Anurag, stated that the poster he created against corruption depicted Nepali society as a fragile glass structure broken by corruption, with wood mixed with money symbolically representing greed and dishonesty. 

He further mentioned that it clearly showed how corruption endangers the opportunities of the youth and provided a message of hope.