The founding Congress of the Union was held in December 1990 in Kursk. Its delegates were 200 photographers from almost all major Russian cities. The Union was registered as public organization (creative Union) the RSFSR Ministry of justice on March 14, 1991. Members of the Union may be citizens of the Russian Federation are not younger than 18 years, who has reached a certain creative level in various fields of photography, as well as historians, theorists and critics of photography, experts in the preparation of photographic media and exhibitions, the professionals in the field of photographic science and technology, teachers and leaders of fotocollection and legal entities – public associations. Now, there are more than 2000 professional photographers in Union: photojournalists, bildredaktion, critics and historians of photography, heads and teachers of the children's studios, creative Amateur photographers.
The main goals and objectives of the Union are to promote the development of domestic photographic art, propaganda in the country and abroad, preservation and creative use of photographic heritage. The Union protects intellectual property rights and interests of photographers in state and public organizations, private enterprises both in Russia and abroad.
In order to promote and develop the photo art Union organizes exhibitions, contests, festivals, creative meetings, conferences and symposia, provides relevant assistance of amateurish movement in Russia, including the children.
Working hours:
Monday – Friday: 11.00 – 18.00
Closed: Saturday, Sunday
Friends, pay your attention,to the fact that the time and days of work of the Union of Photographers of Russia may change,so before visiting it ,we recommend you to call +7 (495) 360 – 55 – 01.
