The brightest photos-winners of the Best of Russia — 2016 contest

The Moscow Center for Contemporary Art "Vinzavod" has been holding the Best of Russia photo contest for nine years. This year, more than 25 thousand pictures taken in Russia were presented to the jury. The competition was conducted in five categories: "People. Events. Everyday life", "Nature", "Architecture", "Style" and "Take care of happiness".

In total, the experts announced 281 works as winners. All of them will be presented at the Best of Russia'16 exhibition from February 16 to March 26, 2017 in two spaces of the Winery — the White Shop and the Red Shop. In the meantime, for the seed, we have selected several photos of the triumphants, which seemed to us the most interesting.

(25 photos in total)

Source: Best of Russia

Nomination "People. Events. Everyday life"

"Crossroads"

Vitaly Novikov, Murmansk Reindeer herders slowly transfer reindeer sleds across the intersection to participate in the annual races.

"Just space"

Roman Makhmutov, Vladimir Cosmonaut Andrey Babkin and pilot-cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev — Hero of Russia.

"Letter"

Marina Orlova, Maykop Neighbor Nina Alexandrovna lives alone, the children have moved to different cities. The photo was taken at the moment when she received the long-awaited news from a loved one.

"Bathing Zhirinovsky"

Valery Sharifulin, Moscow LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky while bathing in the font on the feast of Epiphany on Revolution Square.

"Baptism"

Yaroslav Chingaev, Moscow The baptism of a child in the Alekseevsky Stavropol Convent.

Nomination "Nature"

"Polar Night"

Vitaly Novikov, Teriberka Aurora Borealis in the ancient Pomeranian village of Teriberka in the spring of 2016.

"Catch a snowball!"

Vadim Trunov, Voronezh Region

"Come on, tell me"

Alexander Melnik, Chita Siberian filly (Gomphocerus sibiricus).

"Clubfoot love"

Vadim Balakin, Pauzhetka Love games of brown bears against the backdrop of the Ilyinsky volcano. Kuril Lake, Kamchatka, Russia, September 2016.

"Remains of argali"

Oleg Kugaev, Sailugemsky Argali National Park, was most likely eaten by wolves. Judging by the horns, he lived decently — about 10 years. And I've been waiting for my photographer for about a year.

Nomination "Architecture"

"Architectural contrasts of St. Petersburg"

Galina Vishnyakova, St. Petersburg In a photo taken from the building of the Telephone History Museum, a view of Smolny Cathedral. The museum is located in a modern high-tech building, Smolny Cathedral is built in the style of the magnificent Elizabethan Baroque.

"Trinity"

Ilya Beskhlebny, Yaroslavl "Trinity" is a sculptural composition in Yaroslavl. This is the only sculptural image of the Holy Trinity in Russia and a bold attempt, on the one hand, to conceptualize the great creation of Andrei Rublev, and on the other hand, to find a modern artistic solution.

"Connection with the elements"

Svetlana Chernyshova, Moscow A fascinating evening in Moscow, when the sky was illuminated by bright flashes of light.

Bolshoi Theatre

Dmitry Dmitriev, Moscow An unusual view of a familiar place.

"Solar Geometry"

Vladimir Petrushkov, Cherepovets Sunny day in March.

Nomination "Style"

"Maria Abashova. Ballerina"

Valentin Bloch, Saint Petersburg

"Renata Litvinova. Actress"

Valentin Bloch, Saint Petersburg

Twins

Anna Grodskaya, Moscow Md Elena Teterevenkova, Md Gala Wu.

"The Swan Princess"

Ekaterina Belinskaya, Moscow Model — Alina Bagaeva.

"Flower Rhapsody"

Irina Igumnova, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Soloist of the children's exemplary choreographic ensemble "Topolek" Victoria Karabeynikova, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Nomination "Engage in happiness"

"Best friend"

Olga Tabatskaya, Voronezh Girl has been friends with this horse for a whole year. For her, this is happiness.

"Father and Son"

Ekaterina Perehozheva, Kemerovo Region Ten years after the car accident that put him in a wheelchair, my husband conquers the water expanses for the first time. He is learning to swim again, and at the same time he is teaching our son.

"Freaky childhood"

Kamil Nureyev, Salekhard, A smile is enough for happiness in the tundra!

"All power to bicycles"

Ilya Varlamov, Moscow On May 29, 2016, the largest bike parade was held in Moscow.

"Contemplation"

Marina Ivleva, Simferopol Demerdzhi. High-line training.