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The international competition of information projects for foreign media “Honest Look” is organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and is held annually to support objective coverage of Russia in foreign media.
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The acceptance of applications for the fifth International competition of information projects for foreign media - the Honest Look media award - will last until October 20, 2026.
Materials published in the media or social networks between November 26, 2025 and October 20, 2026 are accepted for participation in the competition.
The prize will be awarded in six categories, and the finalists and winners will be invited to Moscow to participate in an educational media school and an award ceremony.
MOSCOW, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The acceptance of applications for the fifth International competition of information projects for foreign media - the Honest Look media award - continues, its results will be announced in November, the organizers told RIA Novosti.
“Honest Look” is an international media award for foreign journalists and bloggers. The organizers are Rossotrudnichestvo. Applications will be accepted until October 20, 2026, and the results of the competition will be announced in November.
Editorial offices of foreign media, independent journalists, authors and bloggers can join the media award by submitting an application through a special form on the official website. Materials published in the media or social networks between November 26, 2025 and October 20, 2026 are accepted for participation.
The prize will be awarded in six categories: Grand Prix “For contribution to objective coverage of Russia”; “The best material on economic and social partnership”; “Culture and traditions: a view from abroad”; “Professional view: genre journalism”; “New voice: the best material of a young journalist”; “Digital recognition: the best project about Russia on social networks.”
Finalists and winners will be invited to Moscow to participate in an educational media school and an awards ceremony.
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