Best of Russia

"Best of Russia" is the largest photo project in Russia, established by the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art in 2008.
Every year, within the framework of the project the competition is held amongst entire Russia. The expert panel of the project select the most magnificent photos which then presented at the exhibition of Winzavod CCA, top Russian museums and in the final photo book.
Since 2008 the "Best of Russia" explores the state and development of Russian photography, and create one of the most significant events in Russia’s contemporary art history, generating unique photo archive in its volume and significance.


Conditions for participation:
• photos should be taken on the territory of the Russian Federation
• photos should be captured between the 1st of September 2016 and 20th of October 2017
• All photographs should be submitted until the 17th of December 2017


Nominations of the project in 2017:
• People. Occasions. Everyday life
• A special theme "Jubilees"


All winning photos are then published in a unique photo book and take part in the "Best of Russia" exhibition at Winzavod CCA.
Partners of the project award their special prizes to the photo winners.
Every year after the exhibition ends in Moscow, it is exhibited at major exhibition venues around Russia and overseas.