ARGUS-2026 photo contest: for photographers aged 18+ from Russia, Kazakhstan and three more CIS countries
Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi- Country
- Russia
- Format
- Online
- Price
- Free
- Audience
- University students, Graduates
- Age
- from 18 yrs
- Application deadline
- December 25, 2026
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Citizens of Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan aged 18 and over can take part. Entries are accepted from July 25 to December 25, 2026 in nine categories (reportage and art photography on the themes of the Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi): a single photograph or a series can be submitted, and fully AI-generated images are prohibited. Participation is free; the Grand Prix is 130,000 rubles, series winners receive 70,000 rubles each and single-photo winners 20,000 rubles each, and the awards ceremony and exhibition are planned in Sochi for February 17, 2027.
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