11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest commences in Moscow
22 / 12 / 2024The city of Moscow has officially begun accepting submissions for the 11th International Press Photo Contest for Young Photographers, held in memory of Andrei Stenin.The contest, named after the distinguished photojournalist from the Rossiya Segodnya media group who tragically lost his life in the summer of 2014 near Donetsk, traditionally kicks off on his birthday, December 22.
Oksana Oleinik, the curator of the Andrei Stenin contest, stated:
We are delighted to announce the commencement of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for the eleventh consecutive year. As in previous editions, we anticipate a substantial influx of fascinating entries from young photojournalists.
Despite the myriad challenges and uncertainties in today's world, our contest consistently garners the interest of professional photographers from numerous countries and continents. The global photography community remains steadfast in its commitment to professional integrity, undeterred by any political impediments.
The photo contest features five categories: Top News, Sports, My Planet, Portrait. Hero of Our Time, and Top View. The Top News, My Planet, and Portrait. Hero of Our Time categories are further divided into two subcategories: single photo and photo series. In the Sports and Top View categories, only single photos are eligible.
It is also profoundly significant that our young photographers – the participants and victors of our contest – explore themes of compassion and humanity amidst a world fraught with adversity and turmoil. They convey these narratives through their visual expression, making them accessible to a diverse, international audience. To achieve this, we organize road-show exhibitions showcasing the works of the winners and finalists in various countries.
The unifying essence of our contest is evident, and we will do our best to nurture this invaluable mission. “Kindness will save the world.”
Photo professionals aged 18 to 33 are invited to submit their entries via the contest's website in Russian at
http://stenincontest.ru and in English at
https://stenincontest.com The submission window for the 2025 contest remains open until February 28.
The 2025 contest prize fund will award RUB 125,000 for first place, RUB 100,000 for second, and RUB 75,000 for third in each category. The recipient of the contest's highest honor, the Grand Prix, will receive RUB 700,000. The award ceremony for the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is traditionally slated to take place in Moscow in September−October 2025.
Continuing the tradition of showcasing the winning photographs, the contest will once again embark on exhibition tours in both Russian and international cities in the coming year. Since its inception, the exhibitions have been displayed to audiences in countries such as China, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, DR Congo, Türkiye, Lebanon, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Egypt, and numerous others.
