Russia - the most beautiful country

The book "Russia the most beautiful country" is a luxurious collectible edition featuring the best photographs of Russia, selected by the Russian Geographical Society from 47,000 submissions to the competition. The fogs of the Far East, the bright colors of the South, the exquisite northern landscapes, the characters of people in expressive portraits. All of this represents the finalists and winners of the VIII photo contest "The Most Beautiful Country." This edition will be an unmatched gift for all lovers of beauty! "Several years ago, the contest The Most Beautiful Country began as a competition among photographers of Russian nature. Over time, it has transcended its original boundaries and acquired the characteristics of historical and sociological research, becoming an opportunity for artistic expression, futurist search, and scientific analysis. Today, our photo contest is a large-scale study of the native nature and the peoples living in our country, their cultures, histories, and psychologies. This study examines not only the present and the past but also the future. Our photo contest, like our country, is always in motion, always changing for the better!" — Sergey Shoigu, President of the RGS