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Men's World Day was observed in Russia in the first week of November annually in the years 2000-2006. It was conceived by author George Kindel and inaugurated in November 2000.[1] Mikhail Gorbachev offered to act as cofounder and president of the event after an invitation by Viennese United Nations officials in Austria who also sponsored the event.[2] To date Men's World Day consists primarily of a World Awards event to recognise and honour men who exemplify the best attributes of mankind.[3] Men recognized and awarded at this event include Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Placido Domingo, Christopher Reeve, the Bee Gees, Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Richard Branson, Steven Spielberg, Luciano Pavarotti, and Ted Turner.[4]
Men's World Day has been promoted as a world event but has not been officially celebrated by any other country except Russia[5][6] It is recognized by the United Nations in Vienna and by the Gorbachev Foundation who jointly organized the annual event for six years.[7][8][9] As of 2006 the Men's World Day Awards have ceased to be observed.[10]
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