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Russia's new middle class warriors hit the streets
Middle class but disillusioned, Igor and Rina are typical of the new generation of Russian activists who cannot wait to join a protest on Saturday against strongman Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Canon will host the annual photo competition Canon Photo Marathon for the fifth time on the September 11 and 18 in Hanoi and HCMC, respectively. The contest gives amateur and professional photographers nationwide a chance to demonstrate their photographic skill, creativity, endurance and the ability to perform under pressure.
Allocated three varying topics, participants will have three hours to complete each. The winning photos which best express the theme in the given time will be announced and awarded on the same day. This year, winners will be rewarded with a number of valuable Canon product awards. Each topic award includes a set of Canon’s camera and photo printer. The Grand Prize winner will get a trip to Turkey for an eight-day photo clinic. The prize value totals 7,000 USD.
On this occasion, a free cleaning and checking service for Canon D-SLR cameras and Lens will be organized in Hanoi September 29, 30 and HCM City September 15, 16.
For registration and further information, visit the website www.canon-asia.com/photomarathon/vietnam/index.jsp, or contact Thai Tu Quan at (84) 8 38200466 - Ext: 228, email: TuQuan_Thai@canon.com.sg for the contest in HCMC and Do Le Ha at (84) 4 37711677 - Ext: 513, email: Ha_Do@canon.com.sg for the contest in Hanoi.
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