The aim of International video competition «Russia through your lens!» is to show the diversity and uniqueness of our country, culture wealth, landmarks and historical heritage
Nominations
Basic technical requirements:
No longer than 60 seconds
Video resolution from 720 p (HD) and above
The video must be filmed between 2020 and 2026.
Formats: mp4, mov
Video resolution from 720 p (HD) and above
The video must be filmed between 2020 and 2026.
Formats: mp4, mov
A complete list of participation conditions can be found in the Regulations
From Kaliningrad to Kamchatka
Projects demonstrating the greatness and magnificence of Russia's nature. Creators can share their adventures and discover marvelous corners of the country through the camera lens.
Cultural heritage
Cultural and historical overviews of Russia's landmarks, where creators can show unique architectural monuments, museums, traditions and customs of various regions.
Professional perspective
This nomination is for editorial teams – those who create news, reports, scientific-popular films, and programs – media professionals.
Only a video made by professionals can combine the themes of all competition categories within one minute.
Only a video made by professionals can combine the themes of all competition categories within one minute.
Incredible Russia
For videos showcasing the variety of opportunities for active and sports tourism, unique travel experiences, and pilgrimage routes.
Adventure, thrill, and extreme activities – the perfect set for an active traveler in Russia.
Adventure, thrill, and extreme activities – the perfect set for an active traveler in Russia.
Image of the city
Overviews of Russian cities, their history, architecture, cultural life and inhabitants' hospitality.
Nations of Russia
Traditions and customs of Russia's various nations, that reflect the country's ethnic and cultural diversity.
Gastronomic traditions
Videos covering the richness and diversity of Russia, Russian gastronomy, reviews of traditional dishes.
Videos about major Russian holidays, festivals and other events.
Videos about the ancient cities of Central Russia, their architectural and historical heritage, traditional crafts, and tourist routes. A video may focus on a one place or on a journey through several cities of the Golden Ring of Russia.
*The list of localities included in the interregional tourist route "The Golden Ring of Russia" is available in the Regulations.
*The list of localities included in the interregional tourist route "The Golden Ring of Russia" is available in the Regulations.
AI-Generated Impressions**
Videos created fully or partially using artificial intelligence, including generative video, animation, reconstructions, and creative editing — exploring new artistic techniques and formats.
**Clear disclosure of AI use is mandatory in the video description and/or credits (e.g., “Created with AI — fully/partially”)
**Clear disclosure of AI use is mandatory in the video description and/or credits (e.g., “Created with AI — fully/partially”)
Nominations
Basic technical requirements:
No longer than 60 seconds
Video resolution from 720 p (HD) and above
The video must be filmed between 2020 and 2026.
Formats: mp4, mov
Video resolution from 720 p (HD) and above
The video must be filmed between 2020 and 2026.
Formats: mp4, mov
A complete list of participation conditions can be found in the Regulations
Professional perspective
From Kaliningrad to Kamchatka
Projects demonstrating the greatness and magnificence of Russia’s nature. Creators can share their adventures and discover marvelous corners of the country through the camera lens.
This nomination is for editorial teams — those who create news, reports, scientific-popular films, and programs — media professionals.
Only a video made by professionals can combine the themes of all competition categories within one minute.
Only a video made by professionals can combine the themes of all competition categories within one minute.
Image of the city
Incredible Russia
For videos showcasing the variety of opportunities for active and sports tourism, unique travel experiences, and pilgrimage routes.
Adventure, thrill, and extreme activities – the perfect set for an active traveler in Russia.
Adventure, thrill, and extreme activities – the perfect set for an active traveler in Russia.
Nations of Russia
Traditions and customs of Russia’s various nations, that reflect the country’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
Traditions and customs of Russia’s various nations, that reflect the country’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
Gastronomic traditions
Videos covering the richness and diversity of Russia, Russian gastronomy, reviews of traditional dishes.
Videos about the ancient cities of Central Russia, their architectural and historical heritage, traditional crafts, and tourist routes. A video may focus on a one place or on a journey through several cities of the Golden Ring of Russia.
*The list of localities included in the interregional tourist route "The Golden Ring of Russia" is available in the Regulations.
*The list of localities included in the interregional tourist route "The Golden Ring of Russia" is available in the Regulations.
Videos about major Russian holidays, festivals and other events.
AI-Generated Impressions**
Cultural and historical overviews of Russia’s landmarks, where creators can show unique architectural monuments, museums, traditions and customs of various regions.
Cultural heritage
Videos created fully or partially using artificial intelligence, including generative video, animation, reconstructions, and creative editing — exploring new artistic techniques and formats.
**Clear disclosure of AI use is mandatory in the video description and/or credits (e.g., “Created with AI — fully/partially”)
**Clear disclosure of AI use is mandatory in the video description and/or credits (e.g., “Created with AI — fully/partially”)
For each nomination, the winner will get remarkable gifts
Awards
04
June 12, 2026
Winners annoucement and award ceremony
03
May 29 – June 9, 2026
Assessment of submissions
02
May 29, 2026
Announsment of the nominee short-list
01
Application submission for participation
March 13 – May 15, 2026
Award ceremony of the competition
Award ceremony of the competition
2025
Award ceremony of the competition
2024
Documents
The competition is organized by the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation as part of the National Project "Tourism and Hospitality"
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