Grand finale — on-site program in Russia!
The Grand Prize — a full scholarship to study at RUDN University*
*The scholarship covers tuition fees for Master's degree programs or continuing education programs
About
Join an international competition for students, rising journalists, and content creators. It’s a chance to sharpen your professional skills, showcase your unique perspective on the world, and connect with like-minded peers from different countries. It’s more than a contest – it’s your opportunity to make your voice heard, gain hands-on experience, and become part of a global community shaping the future of journalism and media education.
Stages
Entry Requirements
If you are between 18 and 44 years old, live outside Russia, and are interested in media, education, and culture – this competition is for you!
We are looking for:
- Students and graduate students
- Young journalists and content creators
- Political scientists and activists
- Anyone who can (or is learning to) tell stories – through videos, texts, photos, or podcasts
How to Apply
Complete the registration form on the competition website
Speakers
Irina Volk
Official Representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
Yulia Ebzeeva
First Vice-Rector for Educational Activities, Head of the Foreign Languages Department of the Faculty of Philology, RUDN University; Doctor of Sociology
Alexey Nikolov
Was a part of the team that created RT, Russia's global news channel, and was its Director General for many years. He is now the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of RT
Oleg Dmitriev
Deputy Director, Media Institute, National Research University Higher School of Economics; Professor; Advisor at MIA “Russia Today”
Rory Suchet
Journalist, Presenter at RT International
Natalia Ivanova
Press Secretary to the Rector of RUDN University; Associate Professor, RUDN, MGIMO, HSE; Candidate of Political Sciences
Mustapha Muhammed Jamiu
Executive Director, Center for African Media Development Studies; Lecturer, Mass Communications Department, RUDN University; Candidate of Philology
Maryam Feudijo
RT France correspondent, RUDN University Master’s Student
About RUDN University
- Ranked 3rd among Russian universities in the QS World University Rankings
- Students from 160 countries
- One of the leading universities for media education
- Offers over 70 programs in foreign languages
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FAQ
#01
What are the stages of the competition?
- Application submission (preliminary stage)
- Online Masterclasses “Modern Communications and Intercultural Dialogue: Russian Context” (main stage)
- On-site educational program in Russia (final stage)
#02
Who can participate in the competition?
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, young journalists, content creators, and political scientists aged 18 to 44 from any country.
#03
Can I participate if I’m not a media student (Journalism, Advertising and PR, etc.)?
Yes! You can take part in the competition even without a media-related degree. The main requirement is that your work fits the competition’s theme and meets the submission guidelines.
#04
What do I need to do to participate in the preliminary stage?
To join the preliminary stage, you need to complete the registration form on the competition website.
#05
In what language can I submit my work?
Submissions can be in Russian, English, or your country’s official language (in this case, English subtitles are required).
#06
How are the works evaluated during the masterclasses, and what criteria does the jury use to select the finalists?
An international jury – including journalists, editors, professors, and media experts – evaluates participants’ work based on the following criteria:
- Relevance and informativeness: accuracy, facts, statistics, etc.
- Creativity: originality of presentation
- Technical quality: editing, sound, visual effects
Reach: total number of views, likes, comments, shares and other interactions on the published post
#07
Who covers travel and accommodation for the finalists?
The organizers will cover flight and accommodation expenses for participants who advance to the final stage.
#08
How will I know if my application has been accepted?
After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive it, please contact the organizing committee at newdayeducation2025@gmail.com.
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