Russian House in Ankara has announced the “Tolstoy’s World” drawing contest, dedicated to the works of Leo Tolstoy. Participants are invited to draw characters from the novels “Anna Karenina” and “War and Peace”, a portrait of the writer or their own interpretation of his literary world.
Participation is free, and anyone aged 12 and over may enter the contest. Participants may choose the technique and size of their drawing. Each person may submit one work by uploading a photograph or scan of it. Applications are accepted until November 9, 2026.

The grand prize is free tickets to Boris Eifman’s ballet “Anna Karenina”, which will be performed on November 20 at Ankara’s ATO Congresium congress centre. The exhibition of the works and the awards ceremony will take place on November 13 at Russian House in Ankara. All participants will receive electronic certificates.
Boris Eifman’s St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre will perform “Anna Karenina” in Istanbul on November 17 and 18, and in Ankara on November 20.