Islamabad: The Russian State Children's Library and the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan announce the launch of the International Cross-Cultural Children's Art Competition 'What Do You Know About Russia? What Do You Know About Pakistan?'

Children aged 6 to 14 are invited to take part in the competition in two age groups:

6-10 years

11-14 years

Electronic entries will be accepted from September 1 to November 30, 2026, via the link: https://forms.yandex.ru/u/6a8eb00c02848f0bf82fa451/

The competition invites children to discover and creatively express their impressions of another country.

Participants from Pakistan are invited to create artworks dedicated to Russia.

Participants from Russia are invited to present their artistic vision of Pakistan.

Artwork themes may include nature, cities, literature, traditions, holidays, national costumes, and everyday life. Participants are encouraged to create their own unique image of Russia or Pakistan based on what they have seen, learned about, or experienced of the country and its culture.

The competition is an opportunity for children to explore another culture through art, share their impressions, and build bridges of friendship and understanding between Russia and Pakistan. The results will be announced in February 2027.