Penza schoolchildren can win a trip to Great Ustyug

From October 15 to November 5, 2026 in Russia will be held the action “Congratulations Santa Claus”, organized in the framework of the project “Culture for schoolchildren”. The event was supported by the Representative Office of the Vologda region under the President and Government of the Russian Federation, JSC “Dad Moroz” and the Ministry of Culture of Russia.

The purpose of the action is to strengthen family values, introduce children to the traditions of winter holidays, popularize the images of national fairy tale characters and stimulate domestic tourism.

Students from different regions of the country can take part in the creative competition, presenting their works in one of the nominations. In the nomination “Poem for Santa Claus” it is necessary to write and expressively read a poem dedicated to his birthday. In the nomination "Fairy tale for Santa Claus" you need to come up with and tell a fairy tale on this topic. In the nomination “Song for Santa Claus”, you should write and perform a song dedicated to the holiday. In the nomination “Gift for Santa Claus”, participants can create a greeting card or crafts with their own hands.

To participate in the action, you must apply through your personal account on the portal "Culture for school children.RF" in the period from October 15 to November 5, 2026 inclusive.

At the end of the action, the jury will select about 100 best works. The results will be published on November 18, on the birthday of the Great Ustyug Father Frost, on the "News" page of the portal "Culture for Schoolchildren.RF".

The winners of the competition will receive memorable gifts from Santa Claus, and the main prize will be a certificate to visit his residence in Veliky Ustyug.