Crimea gives vacation vouchers for the best photos of the peninsula on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Crimean spring

To the 10th anniversary of the reunification of the Crimea with Russia, a competition of photo works for photographers and amateurs "Crimea in my heart" has started.

The organizer of the photo contest The Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea will give certificates for rest in hotels of the Crimea for the best photo works. General information partner of the photo contest - TASS news agency.

We want Crimea to sound in the heart of every Russian this spring. Patriotism and a sense of belonging to all the events taking place in our country are impossible without Crimea, without understanding its history and culture. Our competition is aimed at the widest audience of both participants and spectators. During the celebration of the Crimean Spring, we will show the best shots of the unique natural and cultural heritage of the peninsula, said Vadim Volchenko, Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea.

Participants of the photo contest - professional photographers and amateurs - with the help of photos are invited to tell about their vacation or life in the Crimea, favorite places and attractions. The Contest can be presented photos of yourself on a trip to the Crimea, people, friends, family members on vacation, reflecting vivid emotions and unforgettable moments, photos of natural and cultural and historical attractions of the Crimea. Experts will select four winners in the categories of professional and amateur photographs in the nominations “I and Crimea” and “From Crimea with love”. The winner of the special nomination “People’s Choice” will also be determined through online voting. The photo works will be evaluated by a competition committee formed from representatives of the Ministry of Resorts of Crimea, TASS, Russian Radio, the VK Mesta project, the art cluster Tavrida, the Union of Photo Artists of Russia, as well as experts, art critics, chief editors of the media, professional photographers, bloggers. The competition committee will be headed by TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov. Collection of applications and photo works will last until March 1, 2024. Details of participation, the Regulations on the competition and the Application are posted on the Tourist portal of Crimea Travel Crimea.