Russia! Magazine and The Lomographic Society  have an assignment for you, should you choose to accept it.

1. Go to a Russian-themed drinking establishment anywhere in the world (except Russia or the former Soviet union). This can be a kitschy "Soviet"-themed bar or simply one that has a connection to Russian culture through its owner, décor, or clientele. The interpretation is up to you.

2. Spend an evening at the establishment documenting your experience with any Lomographic or other analog camera. Take photos of the interior, the bartender and the patrons that you meet.

3. Tell us in pictures and words what is interesting, unique – and uniquely Russian – about both the place itself and your experience of it.
 

What's in it for You

The grand prize winner of the photo essay competition will be featured across four pages in RUSSIA! Magazine and will receive a Horizon Perfekt , a Lomo LC-A+ , and a Diana F+ camera.

Four runners-up will be featured across two pages of RUSSIA!, and receive both a Lomo LC-A+ and a Diana F+ camera.
 

Get Published!

The feature in the magazine will be 11 pages in length, with four pages devoted to the winning entry and two pages for each of the four runners-up. Multiple photos will be used in each spread, in addition to a self-portrait of each chosen Lomographer.

Click here  for all details, submission requirements, and how to enter.

Your deadline is July 25th!

But if that doesn't stir your vodka, we've got more! Submit your best photos and stories right here on Live Journal as well, and we'll award an LC-A+ to the best photo and story entry, and a DianaF+ every 2 weeks to a photo or story entry that really stands out from the pack. So get your camera, get creative, and don't think, just drink!