“Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” Contest 2024

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 “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media” contest. This contest invites foreign journalists to submit their written or filmed works showcasing diverse aspects of Kazakhstan.

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 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.

n addition to the primary categories, this year introduces new nominations initiated by “KazAID” and Kazakhstan’s National Sports Association, with each awarding two winners.

According to the competition results, five winners from five geographical areas will be determined:

• North and South America;
• Europe;
• CIS countries;
• Middle East & Africa;
• Asia-Pacific region,

and four laureates in the nominations for tourism, CICA, “KazAID,” and national sports.

Additionally, in keeping with established tradition, the 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.

Application guidelines

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please click here. The deadline for this opportunity is August 1, 2024.