The international video contest "Russia through your eyes" has started
ANO National Priorities and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia have announced the launch of the international video contest "Russia through your Eyes", which aims to promote the tourist diversity of Russia among domestic and foreign audiences.
On February 24, 2025, applications for participation in the International Video Contest "Russia through your Eyes" began, which will last until May 15, 2025. You can apply on the official website of the contest by filling out a questionnaire.
Eight nominations will be presented in the competition:
- From Kaliningrad to Kamchatka
- Cultural heritage
- The face of the city
- The peoples of Russia
- Gastronomic traditions
- Dramatic events
- Incredible Russia
- Professional perspective
The main requirements for participation are: the duration of the video must not exceed 60 seconds, and the video must be shot between 2019 and 2025. The full list of terms of participation can be found in the Regulations.
The jury consists of representatives of the largest travel companies and platforms, travel industry associations, and the media.
The winners will be announced on June 12 at the International Travel Forum "Travel!".
Georgy Grusha, Director of the Department for the Implementation of projects in the field of tourism at the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation: "With the growth of domestic tourism and infrastructure development, the geography of trips is expanding, travelers are discovering new resorts and locations. Emotion, impressions, and immersion in local traditions and culture are important. The competition shows great opportunities for domestic recreation, new travel products, routes and newsworthy events. All this, of course, draws attention to tourism and contributes to the growth of the number of trips."
The competition was launched as part of the implementation of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality".