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Application for participation in the Competition
If you have submitted a work to one of the three main categories, you can still send an additional work to the special nomination
Painting
- Works in the Painting category are accepted on canvas or cardboard, made in oil, tempera or acryl.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The size of the work shall be not more than 175 cm on any side.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
Graphics
- Works in the Graphics category are accepted on paper or fabric made with ink, pen, pencil, liners, soft materials (charcoal, sepia, sauce, pencil), watercolor, mixed techniques; engravings on metal, wood, stone, linoleum, and silkscreen prints are also accepted.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The size of the work shall be not more than 175 cm on any side.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
Digital art
- Works in the Digital Art category shall include images created and/or edited using digital technology. GIF art, digital animation, cartoons, and comics may participate.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition, and reflect its theme — "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
- The timing of videos, cartoons, and animations shall not exceed 3 minutes.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
Special nomination
Inspired by Russian
- Works are accepted:
— on canvas or cardboard, made with oil, tempera or acrylic;
— on paper or fabric, made with ink, pen, pencil, liners, soft materials (charcoal, sepia, sauce, pencil), watercolor, mixed techniques;
— engravings on metal, wood, stone, linoleum;
— silkscreen printing;
— images created and/or edited using digital technology, GIF art, digital animation, cartoons, and comics.
- The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition and reflect theme.
- The size of work performed on canvas or cardboard, paper or fabric, as well as engravings should be no more than 175 cm on either side.
- The timing of videos, cartoons, and animations shall not exceed 3 minutes.
- To participate in the Competition, the participant must complete the application form.
If you have submitted a work to one of the three main categories, you can still submit an additional piece to the special category.
The first spread of the passport with personal data.
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BE ADVISED!
- You cannot submit the application without valid travelling passport.
- At the day of the Competition opening, the contestants must be 18−35 years old (inclusive)
Photograph in png, jpeg format
You need to prepare a text document with a biography in docx or pdf format. The filename must begin with the last name and first name of the participant specified on the application form. For example: "Ivanov Ivan. docx"
Document on artistic training means Diploma of completion or certificate of training at art educational organizations of secondary and higher education.
If there is no such document, you may leave this field blank.
If there is no such document, you may leave this field blank.
Raster files are accepted in JPEG, PNG, TIFF formats with a resolution not lower than 600×600 pixels, and not more than 10 MB
In case of video work, a link to a video published on Rutube, YouTube, or Vimeo must be attached
In case of video work, a link to a video published on Rutube, YouTube, or Vimeo must be attached
Such text document shall describe the idea of the work, pertaining to the theme of the Competition, indicate the name of the work, materials used, and size
Names of all files to be sent electronically shall begin with the last name and first name of the participant specified in the application form.
For example: "Ivanov Ivan. docx"
For example: "Ivanov Ivan. docx"
All documents must be
submitted in Russian or English
submitted in Russian or English
You can submit one additional work for the competition in a special nomination "Inspired by Russian"
dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery
dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery
IMPORTANT! Each participant can submit only one application for one of the three main categories.
Duplicate applications from the same participant will NOT be reviewed by the competition’s creative council
Duplicate applications from the same participant will NOT be reviewed by the competition’s creative council
Please check that your work:
- was created between October 2025 and February 2026
- is an original work
- corresponds to the competition theme
In the event that fragments of works by other authors are used in the work, the participant of the Competition is obliged to provide the Host with the consent of the authors for the use of their works or other documents confirming the legality of the use of the works or fragments thereof and confirming compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation on intellectual property.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
We answered the most frequently asked questions!
No. The age of participants at the time of the application opening (October 08, 2025) must be at least 18 and no more than 35 years old, inclusive.
• If you turn 18 after the application opening date (after October 08, 2025), your application will not be considered.
• If you have turned 36 by the time the application process opens (before October 08, 2025), your application will not be considered.
• If you turn 18 after the application opening date (after October 08, 2025), your application will not be considered.
• If you have turned 36 by the time the application process opens (before October 08, 2025), your application will not be considered.
Yes. If you were not among the top 14 winners last season, you may participate again this year.
Important: The artwork you submit must be created specifically for this competition during the current season — between October 8, 2025 and February 2, 2026.
Important: The artwork you submit must be created specifically for this competition during the current season — between October 8, 2025 and February 2, 2026.
Participants are invited to take part in the competition, regardless of their place of origin, place of residence, and religion. Foreign participants must have a valid international passport and no obstacles to enter into the Russian Federation.
All applications are accepted in Russian or English:
- the participant must fill out the application form in Russian or English;
- all documents must be submitted in Russian or English.
Yes, both students and graduates of specialized art schools and free, institutionally independent young Russian and foreign artists are invited to participate in the Competition.
You can choose only one of the three main categories for participation in the Competition – "Painting", "Graphics" or "Digital Art". The categories is selected independently by the participants of the Competition.
You can also submit additional work as part of the special nomination "Inspired by Russian" dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery.
You can also submit additional work as part of the special nomination "Inspired by Russian" dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery.
The participant can send:
- one work in one of three main nominations ("Painting", "Graphics" or "Digital Art");
- additional work in the special nomination "Inspired by Russian" dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery.
Yes, you may attach a series of 2−3 works (diptych and triptych) to your competition application if, in accordance with the Competition requirements, you have created a series that:
• was specifically made for participation in the Competition;
• reflects the given theme: "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
• was specifically made for participation in the Competition;
• reflects the given theme: "The values of my nation as part of the global human culture".
Yes.
You may submit one work to a main category — "Painting", "Graphics" or "Digital Art" — and additionally submit a separate work to the special category. Both works must be original, match the theme of the competition, and meet all submission requirements.
You may submit one work to a main category — "Painting", "Graphics" or "Digital Art" — and additionally submit a separate work to the special category. Both works must be original, match the theme of the competition, and meet all submission requirements.
Yes. In case of your victory, the work will be signed with the pseudonym:
On the website’s list of winners, both the pseudonym and your full name will be listed, and the certificate will be issued in your full name.
- at the exhibition;
- in the brochure.
On the website’s list of winners, both the pseudonym and your full name will be listed, and the certificate will be issued in your full name.
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The work must be completed independently, specifically for the Competition.
The following shall not be accepted for the Competition:
The following shall not be accepted for the Competition:
- Works without a completed application form for participation in the Competition and without a complete set of documents.
- Works that contain profanity, calls for extremism, propaganda of violence and cruelty that violate the legislation of the Russian Federation.
- Works contradicting moral standards, containing falsification of historical facts, offensive statements addressed to the organizers, partners, other participants of the Competition, or any other third parties.
In case of reaching the finals of the Competition, the participant of the Competition shall submit the original work for participation in the exhibition and its copies on an electronic medium. Foreign participants must have a valid international passport and no obstacles to enter into the Russian Federation.
In the event that you are the winner, the exclusive rights to the work will be transferred to the Organizer of the Competition (clause 7.4 of the Competition Regulations).
All expenses, including visa processing, artwork delivery, train/flight tickets, accommodation, and meals for the winner during the exhibition, will be covered by the Competition Organizer.
For Foreign Participants
Winners of the competition from other countries must cover the costs of shipping and visa processing themselves. Upon the participant’s arrival at the exhibition, the Organizers will reimburse all shipping and visa expenses.
For Foreign Participants
Winners of the competition from other countries must cover the costs of shipping and visa processing themselves. Upon the participant’s arrival at the exhibition, the Organizers will reimburse all shipping and visa expenses.
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2024 – 2025
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INN (Taxpayer Identification Number) 9704202698
OGRN (Primary State Registration Number) 1237700171818
2024 – 2025
This website is for information purposes only and does not constitute a public offer