The Union of Russian Photographers is an all-Russian public organization uniting professional photographers (about 2,480 full members as of October 1, 2017 ). The main goals and objectives of the Union are to promote the development of domestic photo art, its promotion in the country and abroad, the preservation and creative use of photographic heritage. The Union protects the copyrights and interests of photographers in state and public organizations, private enterprises both in Russia and abroad.
| All-Russian public organization "Union of Photographers of Russia" | |
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| Union of Russian Photographers (SFR) | |
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| official languages | Russian |
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| Established | 1990 |
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In order to promote and develop photo art, the Union organizes exhibitions, contests, festivals, creative seminars, conferences and symposiums, renders all possible assistance to the amateur amateur movement in Russia, including the children's movement.
The Union participates in the international photographic movement, cooperates with international organizations.
Branches and branches of the Union are in 47 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
See also
- Union of Artists of Russia
- Creative associations of artists of Russia and the USSR
- Andrei Stenin International Photojournalism Competition
- World press photo
Literature
- Kirsanova E. S. Formation of the school of art photography in the Primorsky Territory (1960-1980s). - 2011.
Links
- Union of Russian Photographers . - The official website of the Union.
- Voronezh branch of the Union of Photographers of Russia
- Union of Russian Photographers (Smolensk Regional Organization)