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 and allowing them to make a name for themselves on the world photojournalism stage. In 2016, around 6000 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 of authors 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.
© Photo : Alexei Filippov | StenincontestSupporters of Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Hillary Clinton watch the preliminary vote count on the screens in Times Square, New York.
![Работа российского фотографа Алексея Филиппова Ночь выборов Работа российского фотографа Алексея Филиппова Ночь выборов - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/48/1054954843_0:0:1000:680_600x0_80_0_1_8cf4782280e39c024ee4d67d50fa3427.jpg)
Supporters of Democratic Party’s presidential candidate Hillary Clinton watch the preliminary vote count on the screens in Times Square, New York.
© Photo : Phandulwazi Jikelo | StenincontestA land invasion and a shortage of housing resulted in violent protests when residents of Grabouw, near Cape Town, burnt down the Traffic Department and blocked a main road during fighting with the police. The man in this image is swinging a burning tire, trying to prevent the police from approaching.
![Работа южноафриканского фотографа Фандулвази Джайкло Протесты в городе Грабу Работа южноафриканского фотографа Фандулвази Джайкло Протесты в городе Грабу - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/48/1054954870_0:0:999:622_600x0_80_0_1_28ad44034ad96f3f0cc645a84c0548bb.jpg)
A land invasion and a shortage of housing resulted in violent protests when residents of Grabouw, near Cape Town, burnt down the Traffic Department and blocked a main road during fighting with the police. The man in this image is swinging a burning tire, trying to prevent the police from approaching.
© Photo : Alexei Malgavko | StenincontestLivestock buyers save a pig from a flooded shed. Photos taken during spring flooding in the villages of the Omsk Region in 2016.
![Работа российского фотографа Алексея Мальгавко из серии Весенний паводок Работа российского фотографа Алексея Мальгавко из серии Весенний паводок - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/48/1054954897_0:0:1000:664_600x0_80_0_1_0631fb718667b0dce65a980e23b51dbe.jpg)
Livestock buyers save a pig from a flooded shed. Photos taken during spring flooding in the villages of the Omsk Region in 2016.
© Photo : Kristina Kormilitsyna | StenincontestGenre photography of one of the streets in Santiago de Cuba during the days of mourning in December 2016 when Cuban people bid their last respects to their national leader Fidel Castro.
![Работа российского фотографа Кристины Кормилицыной из серии Черный квадрат Фиделя Работа российского фотографа Кристины Кормилицыной из серии Черный квадрат Фиделя - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/49/1054954924_0:0:1000:664_600x0_80_0_1_e9b2b5fd69d008b622d7c720c0636a7d.jpg)
Genre photography of one of the streets in Santiago de Cuba during the days of mourning in December 2016 when Cuban people bid their last respects to their national leader Fidel Castro.
© Photo : Gabriele Micalizzi | StenincontestDistrict 3 where Misurata forces engage in a firefight trying to drive out snipers away from the city's water tank, a strategic position being one of the highest in the city, Sirte, Libya, August 28, 2016.
![Работа итальянского фотографа Габриеле Микалицци из серии Догма Работа итальянского фотографа Габриеле Микалицци из серии Догма - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/49/1054954951_0:0:1000:666_600x0_80_0_1_96c73e7d6ab1e73b04b355d67c996611.jpg)
District 3 where Misurata forces engage in a firefight trying to drive out snipers away from the city's water tank, a strategic position being one of the highest in the city, Sirte, Libya, August 28, 2016.
© Photo : Anna Pantelia|StenincontestA baby sits in a cardboard box in the Idomeni camp on the Greek-Macedonian border.
For the refugees every border they cross brings them closer to their dream. Their European Dream. The concept of a border is very vague for most refugees. Borders could be anything from a razor wire, to a door of a truck and the Aegean sea.
For the refugees every border they cross brings them closer to their dream. Their European Dream. The concept of a border is very vague for most refugees. Borders could be anything from a razor wire, to a door of a truck and the Aegean sea.
![Работа испанского фотографа Анны Пантелия Европейская мечта Работа испанского фотографа Анны Пантелия Европейская мечта - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/49/1054954978_0:0:999:665_600x0_80_0_1_2520dfde2dfbb1168a5840e3d1728c19.jpg)
A baby sits in a cardboard box in the Idomeni camp on the Greek-Macedonian border.
For the refugees every border they cross brings them closer to their dream. Their European Dream. The concept of a border is very vague for most refugees. Borders could be anything from a razor wire, to a door of a truck and the Aegean sea.
For the refugees every border they cross brings them closer to their dream. Their European Dream. The concept of a border is very vague for most refugees. Borders could be anything from a razor wire, to a door of a truck and the Aegean sea.
© Photo : Kevin Midigo|StenincontestSchool children run for cover as Kenya's opposition leaders led by Raila Odinga take to the streets in weekly demonstrations demanding the disbandment of the electoral body, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), ahead of the 2017 elections citing lack of impartiality.
![Работа кенийского фотографа Кевин Мидиго Оппозиция протестует Работа кенийского фотографа Кевин Мидиго Оппозиция протестует - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/50/1054955005_0:0:1000:661_600x0_80_0_1_a40c5b65607fd201328554b69ef974e4.jpg)
School children run for cover as Kenya's opposition leaders led by Raila Odinga take to the streets in weekly demonstrations demanding the disbandment of the electoral body, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), ahead of the 2017 elections citing lack of impartiality.
© Photo : Alejandro Martinez Velez|StenincontestA young man lathers himself next to a barrel where migrants heat water for bathing. Daily bathing is necessary to prevent lice and scabies.
![Работа испанского фотографа Алехандро Мартинес Велеса из серии Беженцы в Белграде Работа испанского фотографа Алехандро Мартинес Велеса из серии Беженцы в Белграде - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/50/1054955032_0:0:1000:666_600x0_80_0_1_201f0e99221485250dc5b3fe40157a00.jpg)
A young man lathers himself next to a barrel where migrants heat water for bathing. Daily bathing is necessary to prevent lice and scabies.
© Photo : Alessandro Rota|StenincontestCivilians escape from the airport sector during an operation in Mosul, Iraq.
![Работа итальянского фотографа Алессандро Рота из серии Операция в Мосуле, Ирак Работа итальянского фотографа Алессандро Рота из серии Операция в Мосуле, Ирак - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/50/1054955059_0:0:1000:665_600x0_80_0_1_8bb0ea712a625a1c3292cd0ecdd0b712.jpg)
Civilians escape from the airport sector during an operation in Mosul, Iraq.
© Photo : Artur Lebedev|StenincontestThe search and rescue operation at the site of the Tu-154 plane crash in Sochi, Russia, December 2016.
![Работа российского фотографа Артура Лебедева Поисковая операция МЧС Работа российского фотографа Артура Лебедева Поисковая операция МЧС - Sputnik International](https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/105495/50/1054955086_0:0:1000:666_600x0_80_0_1_fcc495a9240816985b2ef1d30774aee5.jpg)
The search and rescue operation at the site of the Tu-154 plane crash in Sochi, Russia, December 2016.