Co-chairwoman of ‘Baikal Environmental Wave’ was awarded the prestigious ‘Goldman Environmental Prize’ (April, 2008)

Co-chairwoman of NGO “Baikal Environmental Wave”, Marina Rikhvanova was awarded the Goldman prize – the world’s largest prize for grassroots environmentalists – for her on-going achievements in the protection of Lake Baikal.

The Goldman Fund awards international prizes to “individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment, often working at great risk to protect our environment and, ultimately, life on earth”. continue