The Finance Ministry of the Republic of Dagestan, together with the Center for Financial Literacy, launch the "Financial Prestige" award, which will form part of a program to improve financial literacy among the population.

"This is the first interregional award in Russia that will be given to financial organizations based on the results of a popular vote, control checks and independent assessments fr om regional coordinating councils" the ministry’s message runs.

Anyone can take part in the vote on the website findprestige.rf, wh ere they can vote for financial organizations and evaluate their work. The winners will receive the status of leaders in financial services, which will confirm their credibility, quality of services and trust of customers.