St. Petersburg
Through the Eyes
of World Photographers
Through the Eyes
of World Photographers
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PHOT
LYMPIC
International Photography Olympiad
«PhotOlympic-2025»
In August 2025, the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic-2025» was held in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation.
Organizers: the photography community «24th Frame» (Serbia) and the International Photography Community «Art Portrait» (Russia).
Certification and support: the competition was held under the certification of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP), with the support of Russian, foreign, and international photographic unions, associations, communities, and ambassadors.
The project aims to preserve, promote, and develop national and global cultural heritage through the art of photography. This is one of the main reasons why we chose the city of Saint Petersburg as the location for our competition since it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, possessing outstanding universal value for present and future generations of humanity.
From January to June, during the remote stage of the project, three qualifying rounds were held. Based on the results, judges of international qualification level selected 96 photographers to participate in the final stage (semifinals and finals) of the Olympiad in Saint Petersburg.
From August 18 to 25, 2025, the semifinals and finals of the «International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic-2025» took place.
In the semifinals, participants were given 24 themes. Within 24 hours, they had to present 24 photographs to the jury. For the organization of the semifinals, the following routes were created:
• «CENTRAL», Historical Saint Petersburg (Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Square, Summer Garden, Field of Mars, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral);
• «NORTHERN», Modern Saint Petersburg (Lakhta Center – Gazprom Tower, 300th Anniversary Park of Saint Petersburg, Gazprom Arena, Krestovsky Island).
In the final, 24 photographers competed, and their works were evaluated by 24 jury members.
To foster the exchange of experience in the field of photographic art, the Olympiad featured master classes and lectures by leading Russian and international photographers, presentations of new photo equipment, conferences, and excursions in exhibition and museum centers, bringing together more than 300 photographers.
At the end of the competition, the Awards Ceremony was accompanied by the final exhibition «Saint Petersburg through the Eyes of World Photographers», showcasing more than 150 works by Olympiad participants.
The creation of the «PhotOlympic Monograph», as the result of the largest international photography competition, holds special cultural and historical value.
We are confident that the International Photography Olympiad «PhotOlympic» will become a significant event in the world of photography and will contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage while strengthening friendly ties between photographers and nations.
PhotOlympic 2025
PhotOlympic 2025 Closing ceremony
PhotOlympic 2025 - Semifinal
PhotOlympic 2025
PhotOlympic 2025 Closing ceremony
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QUALIFICATIONS
Second Round – 4 new themes x 4 photographs. Judging by new jury.
Third Round – 4 new themes x 4 photographs. Judging by new jury.
After the third round, the best 96 photographers are automatically qualified for the live semifinals and finals in Saint Petersburg.
- Where? - Online
- When? January - June 2025
- How it works?
Second Round – 4 new themes x 4 photographs. Judging by new jury.
Third Round – 4 new themes x 4 photographs. Judging by new jury.
After the third round, the best 96 photographers are automatically qualified for the live semifinals and finals in Saint Petersburg.
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SEMIFINAL
- Where? - Saint Petersburg
- When? August 2025
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SUPER FINAL COMPETITION
- Where? - Saint Petersburg
- When? August 2025
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24 photographers will be selected for the super final competition.
24 new themes - 24 hours.
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24 photographers will be selected for the super final competition.
24 finalist - 24 new themes
24 hours - 24 new judges.
24 hours - 24 new judges.
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WHY PHOTOLYMPIC?
IN REAL-TIME
A real-time competition with top photographers from around the world, all taking photos: at the same time, in the same place, on the same topics.
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"We capture real life, in real time..."
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Capture the world as you see it in the moment and preserve it in your photographs.
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• 3 Photo contest
• a total of 350 awards
• 96 spots for the finals in St. Petersburg
• a total of 350 awards
• 96 spots for the finals in St. Petersburg
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MEET THE TEAM
Alexander Dymnikov
St. Petersburg
Project mentor
Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia since 2006.
Chairman of the Union of Photo Artists of St. Petersburg.
Secretary of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia.
Author of more than 50 personal exhibitions and 3 photo albums.
St. Petersburg
Project mentor
Member of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia since 2006.
Chairman of the Union of Photo Artists of St. Petersburg.
Secretary of the Union of Photo Artists of Russia.
Author of more than 50 personal exhibitions and 3 photo albums.
Alexander Dymnikov
Anastasia Golubeva
Media Coordinator
https://vk.com/ladyphotopro
Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia; Honorary member of the International Academy of Contemporary Art;
Member of the International Association (IAAP);
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Winner of the Russian Photo Awards 2021 in the "Photo of the Year" category;
Winner of the International Olympiad "PhotOlympic", 2024;
Grand Prix winner of the national church photography competition, 2023;
Winner and awardee of national and international photography competitions;
Participant in international and national photography exhibitions in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad;
Instructor for photography courses.
Media Coordinator
https://vk.com/ladyphotopro
Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia; Honorary member of the International Academy of Contemporary Art;
Member of the International Association (IAAP);
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Winner of the Russian Photo Awards 2021 in the "Photo of the Year" category;
Winner of the International Olympiad "PhotOlympic", 2024;
Grand Prix winner of the national church photography competition, 2023;
Winner and awardee of national and international photography competitions;
Participant in international and national photography exhibitions in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad;
Instructor for photography courses.
Anastasia Golubeva
Valeriy Zaryadnov
Co-organizer of the project
President of the "Marshal Govorov Foundation";
Former advisor to the Minister of Sports of the Republic of Crimea;
Veteran of combat operations;
Graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory;
Opera and pop singer, producer, director, public figure, laureate of international competitions;
Chairman of vocal competitions, vocal coach.
Co-organizer of the project
President of the "Marshal Govorov Foundation";
Former advisor to the Minister of Sports of the Republic of Crimea;
Veteran of combat operations;
Graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory;
Opera and pop singer, producer, director, public figure, laureate of international competitions;
Chairman of vocal competitions, vocal coach.
Valeriy Zaryadnov
Natalia Kolda
Coordinator-Expert for Donetsk Region
https://vk.com/id54959636
https://t.me/photo_lady_Nataly
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Director of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia branch in Mariupol;
Chairman of the Mariupol Photoclub.
Coordinator-Expert for Donetsk Region
https://vk.com/id54959636
https://t.me/photo_lady_Nataly
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Director of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia branch in Mariupol;
Chairman of the Mariupol Photoclub.
Natalia Kolda
Vladimir Ashkinazi Isachenko
Coordinator-Expert for the Republic of R. Belorus
https://ashkenice.wfolio.pro/
instagram.com/ashkinazi_isachenko
Member of the European Society of Professional Photographers;
Ambassador of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title Virtuoso IAAP;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association.
Coordinator-Expert for the Republic of R. Belorus
https://ashkenice.wfolio.pro/
instagram.com/ashkinazi_isachenko
Member of the European Society of Professional Photographers;
Ambassador of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title Virtuoso IAAP;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association.
Vladimir Ashkinazi Isachenko
Daria Dunich
Coordinator-Expert for the Republic of Kazakhstan
https://dunich.pro/
https://vk.com/dariadunich
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Representative of the Regional Branch of the Association of Professional Photographers of Kazakhstan (APPK);
Member of the UNESCO International Organization;
Founder of the School of Contemporary Photography and Videography in Kazakhstan;
Participant in international exhibitions in Russia, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Coordinator-Expert for the Republic of Kazakhstan
https://dunich.pro/
https://vk.com/dariadunich
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Representative of the Regional Branch of the Association of Professional Photographers of Kazakhstan (APPK);
Member of the UNESCO International Organization;
Founder of the School of Contemporary Photography and Videography in Kazakhstan;
Participant in international exhibitions in Russia, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
Daria Dunich
Vladimir Jovanovski
President of IAAP
https://theiaap.com/
Was born in 1983 in Kumanovo, Macedonia.
Over the past ten years, he has exhibited his works at 200 international exhibitions in more than 25 countries worldwide, earning numerous awards during this time.
He was an activist and president of the "Kozjak" Photographic and Film Club and is currently a member of the "Kumanovo" Photographic Club. He is an honorary member of Image Sans Frontières, Image Colleague Society, and the Kragujevac Photo Club. He is the President of IAAP and the representative of Macedonia in ISF and UPI.
In photography he feels the space, light, atmosphere, and life around him, and in his search for these elements, he encounters emotions, which he translates into his own photographic creations.
Vladimir Jovanovski received the PPSA title in 2016, the EPSA title in 2018, and the MPSA title in 2020.
President of IAAP
https://theiaap.com/
Was born in 1983 in Kumanovo, Macedonia.
Over the past ten years, he has exhibited his works at 200 international exhibitions in more than 25 countries worldwide, earning numerous awards during this time.
He was an activist and president of the "Kozjak" Photographic and Film Club and is currently a member of the "Kumanovo" Photographic Club. He is an honorary member of Image Sans Frontières, Image Colleague Society, and the Kragujevac Photo Club. He is the President of IAAP and the representative of Macedonia in ISF and UPI.
In photography he feels the space, light, atmosphere, and life around him, and in his search for these elements, he encounters emotions, which he translates into his own photographic creations.
Vladimir Jovanovski received the PPSA title in 2016, the EPSA title in 2018, and the MPSA title in 2020.
Vladimir Jovanovski
Natalia Klikh
Assistant Project Coordinator
https://photoklih.ru/
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
Director of Regional Relations at the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Member of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Prizewinner of the International "Grand Eurasia 2022" Cup;
World Photography Champion (30th FIAP Colour Biennial 2023);
Participant in national and international exhibitions.
Assistant Project Coordinator
https://photoklih.ru/
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
Director of Regional Relations at the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Member of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Prizewinner of the International "Grand Eurasia 2022" Cup;
World Photography Champion (30th FIAP Colour Biennial 2023);
Participant in national and international exhibitions.
Natalia Klikh
Alexey Suloev
Project mentor
https://suloev.ru
Member of the Union of Journalists of Russia;
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Four-time World Photography Champion;
Vice President of the Eurasian Photographers Association;
International titles:
EPSA (Photographic Society of America);
EFIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique);
EIUP (International Union of Photographers);
IMAGE (Image Sans Frontières);
Author of 5 photography books;
Participant in over 500 exhibitions in various countries worldwide;
Ranked among the top three travel photographers in the world according to PSA's "Who is Who in Photography."Photography»;
Project mentor
https://suloev.ru
Member of the Union of Journalists of Russia;
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Four-time World Photography Champion;
Vice President of the Eurasian Photographers Association;
International titles:
EPSA (Photographic Society of America);
EFIAP (Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique);
EIUP (International Union of Photographers);
IMAGE (Image Sans Frontières);
Author of 5 photography books;
Participant in over 500 exhibitions in various countries worldwide;
Ranked among the top three travel photographers in the world according to PSA's "Who is Who in Photography."Photography»;
Alexey Suloev
Anastasia Barmina
Event Coordinator
https://barmina-photo.com/
Member of the League of Professional Photographers;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title IAAP;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
Two-time World Photography Cup winner (France 2021, Italy 2023);
Winner and awardee of national and international competitions;
Organizer of over 200 workshops in various cities across Russia;
Producer of an online photography school;
Trained over 500 students.
Event Coordinator
https://barmina-photo.com/
Member of the League of Professional Photographers;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title IAAP;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
Two-time World Photography Cup winner (France 2021, Italy 2023);
Winner and awardee of national and international competitions;
Organizer of over 200 workshops in various cities across Russia;
Producer of an online photography school;
Trained over 500 students.
Anastasia Barmina
Aleksey Puchkovskiy
Technical Director
https://puchkovsky.ru/
Producer, director, screenwriter;
Winner and awardee of national and international film festivals;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title Virtuoso IAAP;
Member of the League of Professional Photographers;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Winner and awardee of national and international competitions;
Over 20 years of experience in film and video production.
Technical Director
https://puchkovsky.ru/
Producer, director, screenwriter;
Winner and awardee of national and international film festivals;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Holder of the international title Virtuoso IAAP;
Member of the League of Professional Photographers;
Member of the "Eurasia" Photographers Association;
Winner and awardee of national and international competitions;
Over 20 years of experience in film and video production.
Aleksey Puchkovskiy
Natalia Albrecht
Financial Director
https://vk.com/albrekht_natalia
Finalist of the "Leaders of Russia" competition;
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP/b;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
World Champion in Fine Art Photography as part of the Russian national team (2023);
Winner and awardee of national and international photography competitions;
Participant in international exhibitions in over 15 countries worldwide.
Financial Director
https://vk.com/albrekht_natalia
Finalist of the "Leaders of Russia" competition;
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia;
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP/b;
Member of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
World Champion in Fine Art Photography as part of the Russian national team (2023);
Winner and awardee of national and international photography competitions;
Participant in international exhibitions in over 15 countries worldwide.
Natalia Albrecht
Ivan Kovalev
Assistant Project Manager
https://ivankovalyov.com/
https://vk.com/kovalyov_foto
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Member of the Photographers Association "Eurasia";
Member of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
World Photography Champion (Italy 2023);
Four-time winner of the annual 35AWARDS International Photography Prize (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023);
Holder of over 120 international awards and prizes.
Assistant Project Manager
https://ivankovalyov.com/
https://vk.com/kovalyov_foto
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Member of the Photographers Association "Eurasia";
Member of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Holder of the international title EFIAP;
World Photography Champion (Italy 2023);
Four-time winner of the annual 35AWARDS International Photography Prize (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023);
Holder of over 120 international awards and prizes.
Ivan Kovalev
Elina Garipova
Project coordinator
https://vk.com/imtvorchestvo
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia and Member of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Member, Ambassador and Certified judge of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP/b;
Holder of the international title CIAAP;
Holder of the European Photographer Qualification (FEP);
Vice-President of the Eurasian Photographers Association;
Four-time World Photography Champion (Italy 2020, France 2021, Greece 2021, Italy 2023);
Solo exhibitions: St. Petersburg, Ufa, Chelyabinsk;
Participant in international exhibitions in over 30 countries worldwide.
Project coordinator
https://vk.com/imtvorchestvo
Member of the Union of Photographic Artists of Russia and Member of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Member, Ambassador and Certified judge of the International Association of Photographic Art (IAAP);
Member of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP);
Holder of the international title EFIAP/b;
Holder of the international title CIAAP;
Holder of the European Photographer Qualification (FEP);
Vice-President of the Eurasian Photographers Association;
Four-time World Photography Champion (Italy 2020, France 2021, Greece 2021, Italy 2023);
Solo exhibitions: St. Petersburg, Ufa, Chelyabinsk;
Participant in international exhibitions in over 30 countries worldwide.
Elina Garipova
Ranko Durovic
Project Organiser
https://rankodjurovic.com/
President of the International Photographic Olympiad "Photolympic";
Member of the Art Council of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Master of Photography of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Founder of the International Photo Festival "24th Frame";
Founder and President of the "Photocommune" club;
Winner and prizewinner of international competitions;
More than 20 solo exhibitions.;
Project Organiser
https://rankodjurovic.com/
President of the International Photographic Olympiad "Photolympic";
Member of the Art Council of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Master of Photography of the Photo Union of Serbia;
Founder of the International Photo Festival "24th Frame";
Founder and President of the "Photocommune" club;
Winner and prizewinner of international competitions;
More than 20 solo exhibitions.;
Ranko Durovic
Kseniya Lebed
Project Manager
https://vk.com/ligafotopro?from=search
President and founder of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Captain of the Russian national team at the World Photography Cup:
Portugal 2016,
Japan 2017,
Australia 2018,
Norway 2019;
Organizer of national and international solo and group exhibitions.
Project Manager
https://vk.com/ligafotopro?from=search
President and founder of the League of Professional Photographers of Russia;
Captain of the Russian national team at the World Photography Cup:
Portugal 2016,
Japan 2017,
Australia 2018,
Norway 2019;
Organizer of national and international solo and group exhibitions.
Kseniya Lebed
- KSeniYa LEBEDProject Manager
- RANKO DUROVICProject Organizer
- ELINA GARIPOVAProject Coordinator
- IVAN KOVALEVAssistant Project Manager
- ALEKSEY SULOEVProject Mentor
- NATALIA ALBRECHTFinancial Director
- VLADIMIR JOVANOVSKIPresident of IAAP
- NATALIA KLIKHAssistant Project Coordinator
- ANASTASIA BARMINAEvent Coordinator
- ALEKSEY PUCHKOVSKIYTechnical Director
- DARIA DUNICHCoordinator-Expert for the Republic of Kazakhstan
- VLADIMIR ASHKINAZI ISACHENKOCoordinator-Expert for the Republic of Belarus
- VALERIY ZARYADNOVCo-organizer of the project
- NATALIA KOLDACoordinator-Expert for Donetsk Region
- ANASTASIA GOLUBEVAMedia Coordinator
- Aleksandar DymnikovArt Coordinator
PARTNERS
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St. Petersburg
Through the Eyes of
World Photographers
Through the Eyes of
World Photographers
