Posted on 25 May 2006

Viktor Nikiforov, regional programme director of WWF-Russia, is a winner of the 2005 WWF International Staff Awards for Outstanding Service.

He received the award for hi s out s tanding commitment to conservation and the development of protected areas in arctic Russia, and for his ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Viktor joined WWF in 1994 and has since been a key player in WWF’s arct ic work. His involvement was crucial in establishing some 400,000 square kilometres of protected areas in Russia’s Kola Peninsul a , Pe chor a Delta and elsewhere, as well as his continuing role in implementing WWF’s Gift to the Earth in the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic.

This award, first created in 2003, is presented to WWF staff members in recognition of exceptional dedication and outstanding service.

Nigel Allan
Nallan@wwf.no