2026 Stenin contest launches online public voting

Online voting has kicked off on both the Russian- and English-language websites of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest.

Internet users are invited to choose their favorite photograph or photo series from the shortlist selected by the international jury. The entry receiving the highest number of votes will be declared the winner of the online vote.

To cast a vote, visit the contest website, select your favorite photograph or photo series, and click the voting button next to the entry. No social media registration is required.

Voting will be open until 23:59 Moscow time on July 31.

The winner of the online vote will be announced in early August and will receive a contest certificate.

The shortlist winners, along with the Grand Prix recipient, will be announced in September. The results will be published on both the Russian- and English-language websites of the contest.

The project also plans to hold its traditional international roadshow, showcasing the winning photographs in cities around the world.