Conditions of participation in “The Russian Civilization” International photo contest”

Terms and Conditions for Participation in the “Russian Civilization” Photo Contest

1. The photo contest is open to individuals who are at least 18 years of age, have completed the registration process on the photo contest website, and have accepted the terms and conditions of the Regulations for the “Russian Civilization” International Photo Contest;

2. A participant may enter each of the 7 (seven) categories; in each category, 1 (one) to 5 (five) photographs may be submitted. No more than 35 (thirty) photographs will be accepted from each participant;

3. Photographs taken by the participant no earlier than 2021 are eligible for the photo contest;

4. There is no entry fee for the photo contest;

5. Participants found to have used the intellectual property of third parties, or to have engaged in actions deemed to be in violation of the current laws of the Russian Federation and/or the terms and conditions of the Regulations for the International Photo Contest, shall be disqualified and barred from further participation in the photo contest;

6. All photos submitted to the photo contest are published on the contest website for public voting;

7. Photos submitted to the photo contest may be disqualified from the contest in the following cases:

• the photos do not fit the theme of the photo contest;

• the photograph is of poor artistic or technical quality;
• the photographs contain erotic elements; they depict the appeal of non-traditional sexual relationships or encourage such relationships; or they may create a distorted perception of the social equivalence of traditional and non-traditional sexual relationships;
• the photographs may depict elements of violence or racial or religious intolerance;
• photographs may be considered to promote the use (distribution) of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or narcotics; to defame the honor and dignity of citizens; or to incite unlawful acts, cruelty, or violence;
• the photographs may depict elements of violence or racial or religious intolerance;
• photographs may be considered to promote the use (distribution) of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or narcotics; to defame the honor and dignity of citizens; or to incite unlawful acts, cruelty, or violence;
• photos containing explicit or implicit advertising, or links to the author’s personal website or those of third parties;
• identical photos, as well as photos from the same series;
• photographs depicting scenes that disparage works of art that are part of the national or global cultural heritage;
• if a single participant is registered under different names;
• if a participant's actual IP address is concealed (by any means, such as a proxy server or specialized online services).

8. The photo contest accepts digital photo files in JPEG format, with a minimum length of 2,000 pixels on the longest side and a resolution of at least 150 dpi. Each file must be at least 500 KB and no more than 10 MB in size, and must be suitable for large-format printing at a minimum of 18 (eighteen) square meters;

9. Photos submitted to the photo contest must not contain any additional graphic elements (copyright notices, watermarks, added frames, etc.);

10. Each participant agrees to comply with the Rules for the International Photo Contest and guarantees that all information regarding the photographs submitted to the contest is true and accurate;

11. The photo contest organizer’s decision on all matters relating to the photo contest is final and not subject to discussion.

You can read the photo contest rules in more detail here.

The “Russian Civilization” Photo Contest is being held as part of the Russian Federation’s state program “Implementation of State National Policy,” approved by Resolution No. 1532 of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2016.

The organizer of the photo contest is the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (FAEA of Russia).