Honest View International Media Award extends deadline to October 20

The application deadline for the fifth Honest View International Media Award has been extended to October 20, inviting journalists, media professionals and bloggers outside Russia to submit their work on the country.

Organised by Rossotrudnichestvo, the competition is open to foreign authors and media outlets producing content about Russia for international audiences.

The 2026 edition features six categories, including the Grand Prix for Contribution to Objective Coverage of Russia, Best Material on Economic and Social Partnership, Culture and Traditions: A View from Abroad, Professional View: Genre Journalism, New Voice: Best Work by a Young Journalist, and Digital Recognition: Best Project about Russia on Social Media.

The New Voice category is intended for journalists aged 18 to 25, while the digital category recognises social media projects focused on Russia.

According to the organisers, the award has received more than 400 entries from 74 countries so far. Submissions cover a wide range of subjects, including Russian culture and traditions, language and literature, cities and tourism, music, theatre, cinema and historical heritage.

Other entries focus on international cooperation, cultural and educational exchanges, economic and social partnerships, and joint projects involving Russia and other countries.

The competition has recorded significant growth since its launch. In 2022, it attracted 118 journalists from 28 countries, while the 2025 edition received 821 entries from 75 countries.

Previous winners have included journalists and bloggers from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, reflecting the award’s international reach.

The finalists and winners of the 2026 competition will be invited to Moscow in November to participate in a media training programme and attend the awards ceremony.

A press conference marking the anniversary edition and announcing the call for entries was held in September at the Rossiya Segodnya International Multimedia Press Centre.

Foreign journalists and bloggers interested in participating can find further details and application information on the award’s official website, honest-view.com.