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Dear friends, participants, and partners! We would like to inform you that the application period for the VII International Photo Contest “Mother and Children in National Costumes” has ended. According to the Contest Regulations, applications were accepted from March 1 to September 25, 2026. All entries received on time have been accepted for participation. Entries received after September 25, 2026 will not be accepted for the contest. The jury has started its work The competent jury includes members of creative unions, artists, art critics, designers, musicians, and public figures. The review of participants’ works is conducted remotely (online). The jury’s decision is not subject to discussion or revision. What’s next? The summing up and announcement of the winners will take place by October 25, 2026 on the official contest website.…

On September 8, 2026, Russia celebrates the Day of the Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation for the first time. This commemorative date was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin of November 4, 2025, "for the purpose of preserving and supporting the languages of the peoples of the Russian Federation." The holiday is timed to coincide with the birthday of the outstanding poet Rasul Gamzatov (1923–2003), who considered two languages native—Avar and Russian—and whose creative work became a symbol of friendship between peoples and cultural diversity in the country. In Russia, according to the Institute of Linguistics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, there are 155 living languages in 2026. According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the state language throughout…

The All–Russian Folk Art Festival "Russia is us! Harmony of cultures" Moscow, June 10, 2026. In the Central House of the Russian Army named after M.V. Frunze (Suvorovskaya Square, 2, p. 1) the All–Russian Folk Art Festival "Russia is us! Consonance of cultures". The event, timed to coincide with Russia Day and held as part of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, brought together more than 200 artists and participants from 15 regions of the country on one stage. The festival was preceded by a press conference held on June 2, 2026 at the Situation Center of Moscow (Voznesensky Lane, 22). [caption id="attachment_82780" align="aligncenter" width="2500"] Фото: olgagrind.ru Olga Grind[/caption] About the festival All–Russian Folk Art Festival "Russia is us! Consonance of Cultures" is a large—scale cultural event organized…

The festival "Russia is us!", which united the cultures of the country's peoples, was held in Moscow. The Central House of the Russian Army (CDRA) hosted a vibrant, large—scale festival "Russia is us!", which brought together creative forces from dozens of regions of Russia. Collectives from distant Kalmykia, original Chuvashia, picturesque Bashkortostan, the mysterious Komi Republic, colorful Dagestan and many other amazing corners of our country met on the same stage. Through music, dance and theatrical art, each collective has revived the history of its region, giving the audience a unique journey through the cultural diversity of Russia. The organizers of the festival are the Association of Representative Offices of the Subjects of the Russian Federation with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationalities (FADN of Russia) and the…

How to correctly submit your application for the “National Dances” and “Lullaby in Native Language” categories 💃🎶 Friends, to make sure your application is accepted, it’s important to follow a few simple rules: ✅ Register separately for each category. ✅ The video link must point to the original file uploaded to a cloud drive (Yandex.Disk, Google Drive, etc.). ✅ Links from YouTube, VK, RuTube and other platforms are not accepted. ✅ Videos will be uploaded to the official contest channel: 👉 https://vkvideo.ru/@ethno.photo ⚠️ If you have already submitted an application but provided a link from a video hosting site, you need to re‑submit it with a correct link to the original file. 📌 How to proceed: Upload the original video file to a cloud drive. Enable sharing via the link. Fill out the registration form for…

Friends, we are launching our official media platforms! 📸🎥 We are happy to announce that all contest entries of the VII International Photo Contest "Mother and Children in National Costumes" will now be published on our official pages on social networks and messengers. Special nominations — videos with lullabies in native languages and national dances — will also have a prominent place in our feeds. Join us to be the first to see touching, beautiful, and inspiring works from participants around the world, follow the news and stages of the contest, and discover the cultural diversity that you share with us through your camera lenses. Where to find us and where all the most interesting content will be published: 🔹 Max: Join our channel so you don't miss participants' photos and videos. Invitation link: https://max.ru/join/ahYdAnGh6lbuNcuFMZuuHZTqtKVrZgadzJFdMp62KpQ 🔹 Telegram: Subscribe to our…

I cordially congratulate you on International Women's Day – March 8th! This holiday embodies spring, beauty and harmony. But for me, as the head of the "Mother and Children in National Costumes" project, it is filled with an even deeper meaning. March 8 is a day when we especially acutely feel how much in this world rests on women: on their wisdom, patience and boundless love. For seven years now, our competition has been bringing together mothers, children, photo artists and everyone who cares about family values and cultural traditions. Looking at your work, I am convinced every time: a woman is a real work of art. You know how to keep the warmth of the hearth at home, pass on your native language and culture to children, and at…

The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce an important development: The VII International Photo Contest "Mother and Children in National Costumes" has officially received informational support from the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs of Russia (FADN of Russia)! The letter of support has been signed personally by the Head of the Agency — Igor Vyacheslavovich Barinov. For our team, this is not only a great honor but also significant recognition of the Contest's importance in preserving cultural heritage, strengthening family values, and harmonizing interethnic relations. 2026 — The Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia It is worth recalling that 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Our Contest, dedicated in its very essence to the…

Dear friends, participants and partners! We are pleased to announce that the honorary jury of the VII International Photo Contest "Mom and Children in National Costumes" includes Safiullova Rima Gumerovna, a prominent public figure, Head of Agrofirma Kolos LLC (Tatarstan). Deputy of the Syundyukovsky rural settlement of the Tetyushsky municipal district. Director of the Fund for the Development and Support of Cultural Initiatives “Istoki" . "For me, this is a large—scale project about our memory, about our roots, about the most important connection in the world," says Rima Gumerovna. — Preserving the unique cultures and traditions of our peoples is one of the most important tasks. This competition is a great opportunity not only to see this beauty, but also to help preserve it for future generations." We are sure…