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The acceptance of applications and works for participation in the XXII International Children's Art Competition “The Beauty of God's World” has started (regional stage)translated

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

The international competition of children's creativity “The Beauty of God's World” is being held for the twenty-second time. This year it is dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The purpose of the competition is spiritual education, moral and patriotic education of the younger generation, introducing young people to Orthodox culture and world culture in general, identifying young talents, as well as creating an environment for creative communication between children and youth of Russia.

The competition is held in two stages in three categories: “Main Theme”, “Orthodox Icon”, “Porcelain Painting”.

The first (regional) stage will take place from September 1 to October 30 of this year.

Children in two age categories can take part in the competition: 9-12 years old and 13-17 years old.

Children's competition works in the “Main Theme” category have the following themes: “We are one family”, “My small Motherland”, “Cultural heritage and traditions of the peoples of Russia”, “Many peoples - one country”, “National Unity Day”.

Children's competition works in the category “Orthodox Icon” can reflect the following topics: Orthodox shrines that patronize and protect the Russian land: the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God,…

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Maria Lungu
Okay, but this year the theme of "The Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia" seems a bit far from what our children are doing here in Craiova. I would have liked to see more themes about Romanian saints or about our churches in Oltenia. However, in the 9-12 years category, "My big little country" sounds nice - some child can also draw the Horezu monastery.
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