Footage showing the beauty, harmony and diversity of Russia's landscapes.
2.
Animal World
Highlights from the life of wild animals living in our country.
3.
Macroworld
Shots that convey the grace and complex organization of a world that is difficult to see with the naked eye. Photographic works that show small natural objects in close-up. The beauty of the surrounding world appears in exquisitely beautiful details, distinguished by the subtle beauty of the forms.
4.
Natural phenomena
Pictures of natural phenomena of different seasons in all their diversity.
The winner in each category will receive 100 000 rubles.
The holders of the 2nd place and 3rd place will receive award certificates.
Special prizes
1.
«People's Choice Award»
The winner of the prize is chosen from among the finalists of the contest in all categories via open voting on the website of the photo contest. The results of the vote are approved by the Jury.
2.
«Reserved Russia»
Awarded for the best shot taken in specially protected natural areas (SPNA). The winner of the prize is determined by the partner of the Photo Contest: “VTB Bank” PJSC.
3.
«Shot on a Camera Trap»
Awarded for the best shot of animals in their natural habitat obtained using a camera trap or an automatic photography system. The winner of the prize is determined by the partners of the contest: the center “Amur Tiger” ANO and “PhosAgro” PJSC.
4.
«Natural Art Object»
Photographs of a non-man-made object are accepted, demonstrating the beauty of nature in unusual color and compositional solutions, as well as evoking an emotional response from the viewer. The partner is the Art, Science and Sport Foundation.
5.
«Unique places»
Photographs taken in unusual, non-touristic, hard-to-reach locations that are unknown to a wide range of viewers and therefore represent a photographic discovery are accepted. The winner of the prize is determined by the partner of the competition
VK LLC.
People's Choice Award
- gift set from the Russian Geographical Society