The gala dinner and the inaugural awards ceremony for the participants of the PEOPLETALK Heroes project brought together notable guests and rising stars at a landmark venue. The event was announced by the publication’s press service as a festive start to a new cycle of recognizing talented individuals who have made a mark in their respective fields.
Held on December 12 in the grand historical Performance Hall of GUM, the evening showcased the presence of several prominent guests. Among them were the acclaimed actress Liza Arzamasova and the celebrated singer Olga Seryabkina. For that night, Arzamasova wore a satin dress accented with a belt at the waist, while Seryabkina chose a bustier dress with a structured bodice, each styling choice reflecting a refined sense of stage fashion appropriate to a formal awards setting.
In 2023, twelve individuals earned the honor of becoming PEOPLETALK Heroes, each receiving a distinctive award to mark their achievements. The honorees spanned a wide spectrum of fields, including space exploration, fashion, media, sports, and the arts. Among them was Anna Kikina, celebrated as a cosmonaut, along with Veronika Levenets and Yulia Chesnova, known as cyber models and ambassadors for the Motorika company. The list also featured INSTASAMKA, a prominent music artist; Klim Shipenko, a director; Konstantin Plotnikov, an actor; Varya Shcherbakova, a comedian; Alexander Rogov, a designer, stylist, and television presenter; Darina Alekseeva, a journalist; Milana Khametova, a blogger; Denis and Lena Kukoyaki, bloggers; Alexandra Goryachkina, a chess grandmaster; and Anita Pudikova, a ballerina. As the ceremony continued, each recipient stepped onto the stage beside the star statue to celebrate their victory and share a moment of pride with the audience.
Looking back at the event, the setting, the outfits, and the diverse roster of winners underscored the project’s aim to highlight unique voices and outstanding contributions across creative and public life. The night was as much about recognizing past achievements as it was about anticipating future accomplishments for the Heroes of PEOPLETALK.
In related remarks, Liza Arzamasova previously discussed her personal journey in the public eye, including a candid reflection on undergoing facial procedures. The conversation around her experiences highlighted the ongoing dialogue about public perception and the pressures that come with portraying strong, public personas in contemporary media. The evening itself stood as a celebration of perseverance, craft, and the broad spectrum of talent that PEOPLETALK seeks to elevate through its annual Heroes project, a program that continues to attract a diverse range of participants and fans alike.