Science to Society
Modern society cannot move forward without the development of science, just as science cannot successfully carry out its tasks without the support of society. The interaction of society and science is a two–way process that requires constant attention. This goal is served, in particular, by Science Festivals, which are held annually in Russia on the initiative of the Lomonosov Moscow State University. The IV Science Festival will be held in October this year. This competition is held within the framework of the Science Festival. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the popularization of science.
The competition takes place in two directions. Popular scientific articles and videos about science dedicated to the achievements of Russian science in recent years are submitted to the competition – both published (posted on television and on the Internet) and written specifically for the competition.
The contest accepts articles written in 2009, as well as videos posted on television or on the Internet for the same period of time. In these works, it should be popularly told about a particular scientific research or technology, about a scientific team or an outstanding scientist. The article should be specific and clear, presented in a popular, good literary language. The article can be supplemented with illustrations. Articles and videos should not contain inappropriate technical details, formulas, they should not be overloaded with special terminology that is incomprehensible to a wide audience.
The works are accepted until September 15, 2009, the winners will be announced in October 2009, as part of the IV Science Festival program.
Nominations of the contest "Popular science articles":The best popular science article
M.V. Lomonosov Award:
The first prize is 25,000 rubles.
II prize – 15,000 rubles.
III prize – 10,000 rubles.
New horizons of Russian technologiesThe first prize is 20,000 rubles.
II prize – 10,000 rubles.
III prize – 5,000 rubles.
Sketches about scientistsThe first prize is 15,000 rubles.
II prize – 10,000 rubles.
III prize – 5,000 rubles.
Special Jury Prize
The first prize is 15,000 rubles.
II prize – 10,000 rubles.
III prize – 5,000 rubles.
Nominations of the contest "Popular Science video":"Amazing is near"
Works on scientific research and development.
I Prize – 20,000 rubles .
II Prize – 15,000 rubles .
III Prize – 10,000 rubles
"Sketches about scientists"
Portrait film – works about scientists, their professional activities and leisure.
I Prize – 20,000 rubles .
II Prize – 15,000 rubles .
III Prize – 10,000 rubles .
"Best Cinematography"I Prize – 10,000 rubles .
"Audience Award"I Prize – 15,000 rubles .
Everyone is invited to participate in the competition, regardless of the field of occupation and age, country of residence.
The results of the competition will be announced by the jury in October 2009 at the awarding ceremony of the participants of the competition in Moscow as part of the IV Science Festival program.
The best competitive works will be published in the publication "Science and Technology of Russia – STRF.ru ". The articles of the winners with the consent of the authors can be published in the printed editions of the company "Park-media".
The regulations on the All–Russian competition "Science to Society" are published on the website STRF.ru .
Additional information about the conditions of the contest and its results can be obtained by phone:
+7 (495) 930 8850, 930 8707,
at the address: sf@strf.ruPortal "Eternal youth" http://vechnayamolodost.ru/