The Sayano-Shushensky Biosphere Reserve and Khakassky Nature Reserve invite all  interested individuals to take part in the 4th International My Snow Leopard Media Wildlife Festival.

Snow leopard-themed entries will be accepted in 10 categories: Research Project, Research Paper, Literary Work (prose, poetry), Photo, Video (footage, animation), Choreography, Theatrical Production, Vocal/Music (solo, group), Souvenir and Drawing.

Entries are accepted at festival_irbis@mail.ru until 1 May 2016. The authors of the best entries will be awarded diplomas and presents.

The My Snow Leopard Festival was established in 2013 and is held under the auspices of the Russian Geographical Society’s Kharassia Republic Branch. The festival’s primary goal is to raise awareness about the preservation of the Snow Leopard and other rare engendered animals.

During the past three years, over 10,000 people from Russia, China, Germany, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, France, and the United States have participated.