" Russia today " is holding a contest memory photojournalist Andrew Stenina
On the initiative MIA " Russia today " And under the auspices of the Russian national Commission for UNESCO for the first time in Russia will host international photojournalism contest name Andrew Stenina, which aims to preserve the memory of the master pictures.
Special correspondent MIA " today Russia " Andrey Stenin died in the last month of summer 2014 In the East of Ukraine, fulfilling an editorial assignment. The memory of him as a professional And wizard pictures Will be saved in the format of the competition, which received His name.
" This year we experienced a heavy loss - the death of our photographer Andrew Stenina. He courageously And truthfully only showed the war in Ukraine, And It was worth Andrei life. We'll remember forever, " said competition Director MIA " today Russia " Dmitry Kiselev.
birthday Stenina, December 22, 2014, MIA " Russia today " has launched a competition among professional photographers aged 18 to 33 years. The contest Will last until June 3, 2015. Four categories will be Its basis with the announcement of three prizes for single And series of photographs. Special award Grand Prix Will be selected by a majority vote of the members of the jury of the best papers presented at the competition in all categories.
" It will be Four categories is the " top stories ", " Problems of everyday life ", " Sports " And " Everyday life ". Will be taken a single photo or series of photos, " said the Director of the joint Directorate of photoinformation MIA " Russia today " Alexander Stoll at a press conference dedicated to the launch of the I international photojournalism contest name Andrew Stenina, organized by MIA " Russia today ". Stoll said that in each category will be selected First, second And third places." The first place Is 50 thousand Rubles., the second is 35 thousand, And the third 25 th.. This is after the payment of taxes. And, that Is what will get the journalist who presented the most Mature, bright And interesting work. This five hundred thousand Roubles. "He said, adding that work on the contest will be accepted from February 1, 2015.
in the framework of the contest representatives of the world photosubmissive Will be developed the ability to open fresh names in photojournalism, to maintain And develop its high standards, build quality criteria documentary photography in Russia And the world. The purpose of the competition is to popularize photography, drawing the public attention to the objectives And challenges of photojournalism, as well as supporting young photographers. They will be participants.
All actions submitted to the contest Will be evaluated by an international jury. The acceptance of the tender work starts on the Internet office February 1 And will End on fifteen April 2015. The ceremony of awarding the winners of the contest, as well as the opening of the exhibition of their works will be held June 3, 2015 at one of the exhibition halls of the capital of Russia.