Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest exhibition/HANDOUTThe 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has begun accepting submission in Moscow, Russia.
The contest is aimed at supporting young photographers in their ambition to become successful professionals.
Organisers, anticipating a substantial influx of fascinating entries from young photojournalists, are keen to attract more young photographers from Kenya.
“We are delighted to announce the commencement of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for the eleventh consecutive year. As in previous editions, we anticipate a substantial influx of fascinating entries from young photojournalists,” Oksana Oleinik, the curator of the Andrei Stenin contest, stated.
Oleinik noted that despite the myriad challenges and uncertainties in today's world, the contest consistently garners the interest of professional photographers from numerous countries and continents.
“The global photography community remains steadfast in its commitment to professional integrity, undeterred by any political impediments,” Oleinik added.
There are five categories; Top News, Sports, My Planet, Portrait-A hero of our time and Top View.
Hero of Our Time categories are further divided into two subcategories: single photos and photo series. In the Sports and Top View categories, only single photos are eligible.
“It is also profoundly significant that our young photographers—the participants and victors of our contest—explore themes of compassion and humanity amidst a world fraught with adversity and turmoil. They convey these narratives through their visual expression, making them accessible to a diverse, international audience,” Oleinik stated.
The jury includes leading representatives of the Russian and international professional community.
Winners will receive money prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category in singles and series. Their works will be part of the contest’s international roadshow.
The contest, named after the distinguished photojournalist from the Rossiya Segodnya media group who tragically lost his life in the summer of 2014 near Donetsk, traditionally kicks off on his birthday, December 22.
Photo professionals aged 18 to 33 are invited to submit their entries via the contest's website in Russian at http://stenincontest.ru and in English at https://stenincontest.com
The submission window for the 2025 contest remains open until February 28.
The award ceremony for the 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest is traditionally slated to take place in Moscow in September−October 2025.
Since its inception, the exhibitions have been displayed to audiences in countries such as China, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, DR Congo, Türkiye, Lebanon, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Poland, and Egypt among others.