The 2023 iteration of the "From Russia with Love" contest highlighted a tremendous interest in the creative works of the new wave of patriotic bloggers. The final videos garnered ten times the expected viewership, surpassing 1 million views against an anticipated 100,000. However, limited resources and the high volume of submissions meant we could not showcase every region of Russia to an international audience, nor allow every Russian vlogger to present their region and highlight its opportunities and growth potential.
Thus, we are launching the new "From Russia with Love – 2024" contest, supported by the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives and in collaboration with the Russian Immigration Assistance Center.

Competition regulations

In this contest, we will select 10 of the most compelling ideas from submitted applications, aiming to highlight the attractive aspects of Russian regions to both domestic and international audiences. We want to showcase their tourism potential, business opportunities, social achievements, and the positive changes that have occurred in the country over the past decade. Our goal is to reveal Russia through the lives, aspirations, and hopes of ordinary Russians.
As with the previous project, the contest will result in the creation of 10 videos, produced collaboratively by the idea authors under the guidance of experienced English-speaking bloggers (such as John Mark Dougan, Joseph Rose, Filin, Eddie Gonzales, Tim Kirby, Marcel Molin, and others). These videos will be published on their channels, ensuring broad exposure to both Russian and international audiences.
This blend of ideas, perspectives, and approaches from both Russian and foreign bloggers will create a unique product appealing to both domestic and international viewers, revealing the lesser-known, attractive aspects of Russian regional life. Additionally, it will provide the content creators with invaluable experience, significantly enhancing their skills and expanding their audiences.