The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation is holding a contest for journalists and photographers
26 September 2013, Thursday
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation is holding a contest “In harmony with nature” devoted to the Year for Environmental Protection in the Russian Federation. Journalists and photographers covering the issues of man and nature interaction, resources management, as well as preservation of natural diversity can participate in it.
There are five categories: “Fascinating beauty”; “Unknown Russia”; “Green technologies of Russia”; ”Face to face”; “On the path of ecotourist”. The winner will be announced in each of the indicated categories for the best information material and the best photography (a series of photographs).
Articles and photographs published in Russian periodicals and online media from January 1st until October 1st, 2013 are accepted for participation in the contest. Pieces of work are to be submitted from October 1st until November 10th, 2013.
The contest commission under the direction of Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Rinat Gizatulin will decide on winners in the indicated categories.
The awarding ceremony will take place on December 2-4, 2013, in the framework of the IV All-Russian Conference on Nature Protection.
Source of the information: website of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation.
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