Flower artists from different cities and countries came to the contest: Krasnodar, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Maikop, Goryachy Klyuch, Orel, Nalchik, Volgograd, Simferopol, Obninsk, Pereyaroslavets, Lermontovo, as well as Italy, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. All the most creative forces have  gathered in sunny southern Sochi.

In total, the participants of the competition had to perform four compositions, the subjects of two of them were known by the participants — the so-called «homework», and two of them  were the «surprise — tasks».

The first unknown one  was the «Christmas Composition». The second task of the competition was the homework «Winter Wedding Bouquet». The fourth task, homework- table decoration called «Christmas table», the participants performed it with brilliance. As a result, festive tables of incredible beauty have decorated the banquet room at the Pullman Hotel. The third task was also a surprise — to create  the most familiar  and no less complicated «Spiral Bouquet». Moreover, the contestants had to perform this task at a Gala Dinner in 45 minutes and already in evening dresses. And despite all these difficulties, the fragrant roses of David Austin and other beautiful flowers from the sponsors of the «7 Colors» project, Decoflora and ALEXANDRA FARMS have amazed the imagination of the guests of the Gala Dinner.

Afterwards, a festive banquet and a solemn rewarding of the winners took place. The first place was won by Peter Anokhin (Kyrgyzstan), he received the Gold Cup, the winner’s diploma and the money certificate for 3000 euros. Second place — Viorika Nistorika (Moldova, Italy) — Silver Cup, diploma and money certificate for 2000 euros.

Third place — Marina Kogut (Russia, Krasnodar) — Bronze Cup, diploma and money certificate for 1000 euros. The fourth place — Karina Kazancheva (Russia, Nalchik) — diploma and money certificate for 500 euros. Fifth place — Natalia Olipir (Russia, Maikop) — diploma and a cash certificate for 300 euros. The prize of audience sympathy was won by three florists-designers: Alla Shishkovski (Russia, Simferopol), Christian Khokhlovsky (Moldova), Natalia Olipir (Russia, Maikop).

Some prizes and diplomas were awarded to: Elena Bolshakova (Russia, Krasnodar), Lala Pupchenko (Russia, Goryachy Klyuch), Olga Popova (Russia, Maloyaroslavets), Zalina Balkizova (Russia, Nalchik), Ekaterina Novachuk (Russia, Krasnodar), Silva and Mariam Karapetyan (Russia, Obninsk), Anna Shpak (Russia, Krasnoyarsk), Alexandra Kandalintseva (Russia, Irkutsk), Maria Nazina (Russia, Volgograd), Olga Khvostikova (Russia, Krasnodar), Marina Yuzefova (Russia, Voronezh), Daria Yundina Russia, Krasnodar)

  

The atmosphere of universal creativity has filled the

 hall. Two thousand bright and beautiful photos of participants with their works, warm congratulations and fiery dances — the feast of beauty  had lasted until 4 am!