June 23, 2009

PHOTO / COMPETITIONS: "Kazakhstan, take with you only the best"

Photographers in Kazakhstan can now submit photos to a contest that is a part of an effort to create a positive image of modern Kazakhstan. Deadline to submit photos: June 30.

The contest, under the theme "Kazakhstan, take with you only the best," is accepting submissions that depict topics such as equal rights and opportunities, national traditions, women, Kazakh oil, native land and humor.

Prizes include a camera, software and computer hardware. The minimum age of participants is 14 years old. Both journalists and the public are welcome to apply.

The contest is being run by the Soros Foundation - Kazakhstan.

For more information (in Russian), go to http://www.soros.kz/424.html. Photos should be submitted to photo@soros.kz.

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