On 23 July 2003 Director General of USO ALROSA Yuri Okoyomov received the Plate and Diploma of the laureate of the 2003 Russia’s Best Exporter National Contest in the nomination of ‘Best in the Industry (gems, semi-precious stones, precious metals and jewellery)’ from First Deputy of the Trade and Economic Board of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Alexei Kaulbars.

The contest is held by the Trade and Economic Board of the Ministry of Economic Development of the RF.