The Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest is an annual contest for young photojournalists aged 18 to 33.
It is Russia’s only platform for discovering new photojournalists, allowing them to make a name for themselves on the world photojournalism stage. In 2016, around 6,000 entries by young photojournalists from 71 countries across 5 continents were submitted to the contest.
This year, the number of countries taking part has increased. The 2017 contest’s shortlist contains works by contestants from 14 countries.
Everyone can vote for the best photo on the contest's official website. The winner will be annouced on August 7, 2017.
Communist Party rally marking the 99th anniversary of the October Revolution by Valentin Yegorshin from Russia.
a series of photos named 'Spaceboy' by Pavel Volkov from Russia.
This is a story about Kirill, a seriously ill boy who seldom leaves his room, but whose dream of space travel allows him to leave his world and explore the unknown of boundless and endless space.
This is a story about Kirill, a seriously ill boy who seldom leaves his room, but whose dream of space travel allows him to leave his world and explore the unknown of boundless and endless space.
Candy floss lady by Tabyldy Kadyrbekov from Kyrgyzstan.
A series of photos named 'What?' by Danilo Garcia Di Meo from Italy.
Ambra was diagnosed as deaf when she was two years old. From that moment forward, she embarked on a path of loneliness and courage as she encountered and overcame obstacles that forged her resilience. Despite the clichés that accompany being a woman, her condition has not stopped her development. She even practices martial arts.
Ambra was diagnosed as deaf when she was two years old. From that moment forward, she embarked on a path of loneliness and courage as she encountered and overcame obstacles that forged her resilience. Despite the clichés that accompany being a woman, her condition has not stopped her development. She even practices martial arts.
A series of photos named 'Victims of smuggling' by Sadegh Souri from Iran.
Six million liters of diesel and paraffin oil are smuggled out of Iran on to Pakistan every day, which amounts to about two billion liters every year. Joblessness, drought, and the low price of fuel in Iran compared to Pakistan are the main reasons for fuel smuggling.
Above: Behrooz, 26. To cover the expenses of his sister’s wedding, Behrooz and his brother decided to smuggle fuel. They took 2,000 liters of diesel fuel to the border. On the way to and around Lake Hamoon, they encountered the police. The police fired, Behrooz was hit in the leg, and his injury required hospitalization.
Six million liters of diesel and paraffin oil are smuggled out of Iran on to Pakistan every day, which amounts to about two billion liters every year. Joblessness, drought, and the low price of fuel in Iran compared to Pakistan are the main reasons for fuel smuggling.
Above: Behrooz, 26. To cover the expenses of his sister’s wedding, Behrooz and his brother decided to smuggle fuel. They took 2,000 liters of diesel fuel to the border. On the way to and around Lake Hamoon, they encountered the police. The police fired, Behrooz was hit in the leg, and his injury required hospitalization.
A series of photos named 'Aidar Koldashev on his way to school' by Alexei Malgavko from Russia.
Aidar Kolashev lives in the village of Sebilyakovo, Tarsky District, Omsk Region. Every morning he goes to school making discoveries and meeting new people on the way.
Aidar Kolashev lives in the village of Sebilyakovo, Tarsky District, Omsk Region. Every morning he goes to school making discoveries and meeting new people on the way.
Shutting a Christian Out of Church by Yiheng Cheng from China.
Street children in pain with illnesses like HIV. The majority, including Christians, live rough in slums like Kibera. This photo shows Kevin and his friends who are prohibited from entering the church for prayers.
Street children in pain with illnesses like HIV. The majority, including Christians, live rough in slums like Kibera. This photo shows Kevin and his friends who are prohibited from entering the church for prayers.
S series of photos named 'Silent Howl' by Md Shahnewaz Khan from Bangladesh.
According to a UNICEF report from January 2014, 5.6 million of the country's 26 million children were not in school and according to ILO 2006 there are about 3.2 million child laborers in Bangladesh. “Silent Howl” is about the life of these children, especially those who must work far away from their homes and families.
According to a UNICEF report from January 2014, 5.6 million of the country's 26 million children were not in school and according to ILO 2006 there are about 3.2 million child laborers in Bangladesh. “Silent Howl” is about the life of these children, especially those who must work far away from their homes and families.
A series of photos named 'You belong to me' by Maria Gelman from Russia.
These are stories of Russian women who were victims of domestic violence. These are stories about how one person can have complete control over another person. It is difficult to see the signs of abuse and even more difficult to counteract the abuse, which can be both physical and psychological.
Above: Sasha, 20, St. Petersburg.
“I dated a transgender: a woman who wanted to be a man. He forced me to have sex even when I said “no” and called for help. He banged my head against the wall, hit me in the face, I had bruises everywhere. He wanted to prove that he was the man, the leader.”
These are stories of Russian women who were victims of domestic violence. These are stories about how one person can have complete control over another person. It is difficult to see the signs of abuse and even more difficult to counteract the abuse, which can be both physical and psychological.
Above: Sasha, 20, St. Petersburg.
“I dated a transgender: a woman who wanted to be a man. He forced me to have sex even when I said “no” and called for help. He banged my head against the wall, hit me in the face, I had bruises everywhere. He wanted to prove that he was the man, the leader.”
Light in darkness by Miguel Candela from Spain.
