The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club, is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the 9th edition of the contest titled “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media”. This contest invites foreign journalists to submit their written or filmed works showcasing diverse aspects of Kazakhstan.
Since 2014, the Competition has curated text and video submissions from foreign authors who provide creative, reliable, and objective insights into various aspects of Kazakh reality. In today’s digital age, social networks have become a burgeoning source of high-quality content. We wholeheartedly embrace the participation of bloggers and active social media users, inviting them to share their unique perspectives on Kazakhstan.
The partners of the competition include Kazakh Tourism National Company JSC, the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), the non-commercial joint-stock company “KazAID”, Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, and the national television channel “Jibek Joly”.
In addition to the primary categories, this year introduces new nominations initiated by “KazAID” and Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, with each awarding two winners.
Applications for works about Kazakhstan (analytical, cultural-entertainment, documentary, etc.) that were published in foreign media or on social networks between August 1, 2023, and August 1, 2024, are now being accepted for the contest.
The winners of the competition will be determined by a jury that includes the Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Roman Vassilenko; the President of Kazakhstan’s Chief Editors’ Club, Bibigul Zheksenbai; the Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Tourism Company, Kairat Sadvakassov; an Expert in the CICA Military-Political Dimension, Ambassador Doulat Kuanyshev; the Chairman of the Board of KazAID, Arken Arystanov; the President of Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, Islambek Salzhanov; and the Director of the TV channel “Jibek Joly” Yerkezhan Kuntugan.
According to the competition results, five winners from five geographical areas will be determined:
and four laureates in the nominations for tourism, CICA, “KazAID,” and national sports.
The winners will be awarded a trip to Kazakhstan, including visits to the cities of Astana, Almaty, and the Mangystau region, where they will enjoy a rich cultural program.
Additionally, in keeping with established tradition, meetings with representatives of the public sector, experts, journalists, scientists, and cultural figures of Kazakhstan will be specially organized for the laureates of the competition.
All works must be submitted no later than August 1, 2024, via e-mail at mediacontest2024@mfa.kz.
The results of the competition are scheduled to be announced by August 5, 2024.
For more information, please contact mediacontest2024@mfa.kz or phone +77172720987.
