September 20 – October 1, 2025

Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition

September 20 – October 1, 2025

Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition

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The main value of a musician, first of all, is artistry, manifested ... in the ability to capture the audience, captivate and convince it with the veracity of a musician's interpretation... Another value is a taste.

— Viktor Tretyakov

News

Dear friends,

It is pleasant to realize that the competition of young violinists has become one of the best music traditions of my native Krasnoyarsk.

Every year the interest in our event grows and its geography expands. But most importantly, the competition continues to create conditions for the development of professional skills and creative abilities of the young generation.

I wish all participants the confidence in their strengths, fair competition, and, of course, victory.

Let your performances be bright, emotional and memorable, and let this competition become a necessary step on the path of your creative life!

Best wishes, Viktor Tretyakov

Dear friends!

I cordially welcome the organizers and participants of the IV Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition!

It is gratifying that the competition continues to carry out its mission —
to glorify the Russian violin school and promote the professional growth of young musicians.

This year, Krasnoyarsk once again becomes a point of attraction for artists and fans of performing arts. Contestants from different countries of the world present their skills at the competition. In addition to the competition, the contestants will take part in concerts and master classes of outstanding masters of the violin art.

I am sure that the IV Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition opens up new names for us on the world music scene.

With all my heart I wish all the contestants good luck, courage and ease in performance, and all the spectators inspiration and joy from music!

Olga Lubimova
Minister of Сulture of the Russian Federation

Dear friends!

The Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition has already become one of the most significant events in the cultural life of the Krasnoyarsk region.
For the fourth time, it brings together the most promising musicians from Russia and foreign countries who are the successors to the best traditions of performing arts.

This music competition, held by our great compatriot, strengthens ties among countries and regions, discovers young talents and brings joy to connoisseurs of classical music.

I wish all participants to have faith in themselves, be courageous and stay inspired! I believe the audience will have vivid impressions and a great mood!

Mikhail Kotyukov
Governor of the Krasnoyarsk region

Dear friends!

I express my warmest greetings to all of you at the IV Viktor Tretyakov International
Violin Competition!

The Krasnoyarsk Competition is one of the most significant events of our country in the field of academic music, and has become a place of creative power, where young violinists from all over the world strive to demonstrate their impeccable technique, depth of interpretation and passion for the violin art.

This is not just a competition, here talents receive support and opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as a chance to become a music revelation.

I’m sincerely glad that such an event is taking place at the Krasnoyarsk land.
I wish the esteemed jury open hearts and clear minds, the contestants inspiration, courage, and the joy of creating, and all who gather here the gift of enjoying each performance and carrying home unforgettable memories from this event.

Arkady Zinov
Minister of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk region

About

The Viktor Tretyakov International Violin Competition is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Krasnoyarsk region

The Viktor Tretyakov International
Violin Competition was founded by the Ministry of Culture of the Krasnoyarsk region.

Musicians from all over the world aged from 16 to 32 may take part in the competition.

The Jury of the competition includes outstanding violinists of our time. Most of them are members of the Jury of the International Tchaikovsky Competition and professors of the largest music universities in the world. The Jury is headed by the world-famous musician Viktor Tretyakov.

The competition is held once every two years.

Competition rounds

The competition consists of 5 rounds - a qualifying round and four main rounds. The applicants are chosen by submitted videos. The top 25 violinists are invited to participate in the main rounds of the competition that will be held in Krasnoyarsk from September 20 to October 1, 2025

25

violinists will take part in the first round

12

musicians will be chosen for the second round

8

violinists will perform in the third round

6

musicians will compete for the prizes in the final round

Competition regulations

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Prizes and awards

Grand Prix

₽ 1 200 000

I prize

₽ 1 000 000

II prize

₽ 800 000

III prize

₽ 500 000

IV prize

₽ 300 000

V prize

₽ 150 000

Award of the Governor of the Krasnoyarsk region

₽ 500 000

Award of the Mayor of Krasnoyarsk

₽ 200 000

About Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk is a modern Siberian metropolis, the largest economic and cultural centre of Eastern Siberia. It is a city of bridges and fountains, "The Pillars" and theatres, with its own chapel, Triumphal Arch and Big Ben. It is a homeland of artists, athletes, dancers and singers.

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Founders

Organizers

Partners

Contacts

Executive Directorate

660049, Russia, Krasnoyarsk, 7а Mira avenue (6th floor)
e-mail: info@vtcompetition.com marked "To the Executive Directorate of the Violin Competition"

For the media: press@vtcompetition.com