Musicians, artists, CEOs and more all feature in our inaugural list of the top 25 Russian women who've made a significant contribution to the country's creative culture over the past 12 months. While some of the women on the list such as Olga Sviblova, the grande dame of the Moscow gallery world, have devoted years to driving Russia’s cultural scene, others, such as filmmaker Daria Belova, represent the country’s emerging talent. Whether veterans or newcomers, each - listed below in alphabetical order - has played a key role in helping shape a new creative future for Russia.
