About the Contest
The III Photo Contest “Medics at Work” is dedicated to the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. Its mission is to tell the stories of those who stand ready to save lives in any situation—even at personal risk.
The contest is organized by the Russian Research Institute of Health of the Russian Ministry of Health (RIH).
Anyone who cares about healthcare can participate.
Foreign nationals may enter under the special category “Medics of All Nations, Unite!”
The contest is organized by the Russian Research Institute of Health of the Russian Ministry of Health (RIH).
Anyone who cares about healthcare can participate.
Foreign nationals may enter under the special category “Medics of All Nations, Unite!”
The competition is held with the support of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Information Partners
Media Coverage
Categories
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— Scenes of medics in the conflict zones, and support for soldiers and their families
— main category
— Medical students in training
— Multi-generational families in medicine
— Veterans with over 40 years in healthcare
— Original, engaging shots of healthcare staff on the job
— An international category for photographers worldwide
— Medical aid under extreme or unique conditions
— Heartfelt moments between patients and caregivers
#WEWONTLEAVEANYONEBEHIND
Future Medics
Medical Dynasty
Half-Century of Service
Medic at Work
Medics of All Nations, Unite!
On Land, in the Air, and at Sea
Patients, We Love You!
The Jury
MD, Professor, Scientific Director of the Russian Reserch Institute of Health
PhD, Assistant to the Minister of Health of Russia
MD, Professor, Director of the Russian Reserch Institute of Health
MD, Director of the Department of Monitoring, Data Analytics, and Strategic Development of Healthcare, Russian Ministry of Health
Head of the Regulatory Service Division, Federal Registry of Normative and Reference Information, Russian Ministry of Health
Vladimir I. Starodubov
Alexey V. Kuznetsov
Olga S. Kobyakova
Ivan A. Deev
Kirill V. Sidorov
Editor-in-Chief, Medical Gazette
Alexey L. Papyrin
Dmitry S. Zimenkin
Correspondent, MIA Izvestia
Head of Visual Projects, Media Group “Russia Today”
Oksana N. Oleynik
Oksana V. Kalnina
Family Section Editor, Komsomolskaya Pravda Publishing House
Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation and Public Relations, Head of the Press Service of Russian Ministry of Health
Inna A. Finochka
Submission Period
Final & Winners Announced
July 16 – September 30, 2025
October 1 – November 1, 2025
Contest Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Click “Submit Photo,” complete the form, and upload your image.
You may submit up to three photos in each of four categories (maximum 12 images total)
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After the submission deadline and the Jury’s review
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Technical requirements are described in the Regulations of the photo contest
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