The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the application process for the "MediaField" award for bloggers and journalists.

      The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia has launched the acceptance of applications for participation in the National Award for Information Projects on Rural Themes "MediaField" for bloggers and media representatives. The award is implemented within the framework of the program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas." The main goal of the Award is to identify and encourage implemented media projects aimed at creating a positive image of the Russian countryside, disseminating best practices for the development of suburban areas, agritourism, increasing the significance of agricultural labor, and preserving folk traditions and historical and cultural values.

      Citizens of the Russian Federation aged 18 and older can participate in the National Award "MediaField" – individual authors, bloggers, students, young specialists, media content creators, media representatives, and journalists.

      The acceptance of applications for the Award will end on September 30. The jury, which will include well-known experts in the media field, will select 120 best authors. In October, the finalists will participate in a two-day business program, where they will meet leading experts in the media field and visit the best media centers in the country. The winners will be awarded at a ceremony with the presentation of cash certificates for promoting their projects, as well as memorable gifts from the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia.

      The prize fund of the Award amounts to 5 million rubles. Details and the application submission form are available on the official website: mediapole.rf, as well as on the Award's social media pages on VKontakte and MAX.