Until November 1, works are accepted for the regional stage of the International Children's Art Competition “The Beauty of God's World: the Peoples of a United Russia”translated

On November 1, 2026, the deadline for accepting works for the regional stage of the International Children's Art Competition “The Beauty of God's World: The Peoples of a United Russia” ends. The organizers of the competition are the Synodal Department of Religious Education and Catechesis and the ANO Center for Educational and Cultural Initiatives “Generation”.

The competition invites participants to take part in any of three main categories.

In the “Main Theme” category, young artists can reveal topics related to the unity of the peoples of Russia, love for their small Motherland and cultural traditions: “We are one family”, “My small Motherland”, “Cultural heritage and traditions of the peoples of Russia”, “Many peoples - one country” and “Day of National Unity”.

The spiritual component is reflected in the nomination “Orthodox Icon”. Students of icon painting schools and workshops can present works dedicated to Orthodox shrines and images that patronize and protect the Russian land: the Kazan, Tikhvin, Iveron, Vladimir icons of the Mother of God, Archangel Michael and other shrines.

In the “Porcelain Painting” category, participants can submit sketches of plates on the themes of folk traditions, historical figures - the prince...