International competition "WOW! RUSSIA!" launched

The Department of Information Policy of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "National Priorities" invite you to take part in a creative competition for the best social media posts about your life and studies in Russia. This competition is your chance to tell the world about your unique experience, share your impressions, and win prizes.

What do you need to do?

Create and publish a vivid and creative post about Russia in one of your social networks in one of four categories:

• "Education: Unfiltered Studies" – Show what real student life looks like: lectures, labs, interactions with professors.
• "Tourism and Travel: Russia in Frame" – Showcase the beauty of Russian cities and natural attractions you've visited.
• "Culture: Russia Between the Lines" – Tell about your acquaintance with Russian literature, art, theater, traditions, and mentality.
• "Life: Russia Taught Me" – Share funny or insightful stories about what life in Russia has taught you.

The post format can be anything: a short video (vertical or horizontal), a series of photos with text, or any other creative format. The main condition is that the post must be in your native language and published on a social network popular in your country, with a public profile.

How to participate?

• Publish your post between October 10 and November 16, 2025 (or use a post you published earlier in 2025).
• Submit your application on the website russiawow.ru or via the Telegram bot @wowrussiabot. Provide your last name and first name, university, country, social media links, and the link to your competition post.

What awaits you?

Winners in each category will receive unforgettable prizes:

• A trip across Russia as part of the "More Than a Journey" program.
• An internship at a regional TASS information center.
• Participation in an educational media master class from the ANO "National Priorities".
• Official competition merch.

Don't miss the opportunity to show Russia through your eyes, tell the world about it, and get fantastic rewards for it! Details and registration are on the competition's official website.

Competition stages:

• Application period: October 10 – November 16, 2025.
• Evaluation of entries: November 17 – December 5, 2025.
• Winners announced: by December 12, 2025.

Tags:  Society