The 27-year-old pianist Nikita Mndoyants from Moscow has taken the first prize.

      

      The Russian pianist Nikita Mndoyants was recognized the best among participants of the Cleveland International Pianist Contest (CIPC) held in the city of Cleveland, the State of Ohio, the USA.

      

      The second prize went to the 20-year-old  Leonardo Colafelich, a student of the Bari Conservatory in Italy.

      

      The third prize was taken by the Ukrainian pianist Dinara Clinton.

      

      The fourth prize went to Georgy Chaidze from Russia.