Media and Blogger Accreditation Rules

1. General provisions

1.1. Accreditation of representatives of the media and blogosphere at the 11^th Nevsky International Ecological Congress (hereinafter referred to as "NIEC") is carried out in order to ensure appropriate conditions for media representatives and bloggers to prepare and distribute complete and accurate information about events held as part of NIEC.

1.2. Accreditation of representatives of the media and blogosphere is essential in order to attend and work at any NIEC event.

1.3. While carrying out their work, representatives of the media and blogosphere must respect the rights and lawful interests of NIEC participants and staff, and comply with generally accepted ethical standards.

1.4. In an effort to provide the most comfortable working conditions and prompt access to all necessary resources, and in view of the considerable media interest in NIEC and the limited infrastructure capabilities of the event venue, the number of representatives of the media and blogosphere that NIEC is able to accommodate is limited.

1.5. NIEC will adhere to all COVID-19 safety requirements and recommendations set out by the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor).

1.6. The media outlet and bloggers shall bear responsibility for the accuracy of information provided about its employees in accordance with Russian law.

2. Accreditation rules for representatives of the media and blogosphere

2.1. Submission and review of accreditation applications

• Representatives of the media and blogosphere wishing to cover NIEC events can submit an accreditation application (hereinafter referred to as 'application') via the official NIEC website (ecocongress.info).
• Applicants should complete all fields of the application form, paying particular attention to the mandatory fields marked with an asterisk.
• Applications can be submitted through the official NIEC website from 1 April until 8 May 2025.
• Please allow up to 10 calendar days from the closing date for your application to be reviewed.
• Media accreditation is valid for the entire duration of NIEC.
• Applications are accepted from representatives of the blogosphere who have a verified account in the NIEC accreditation system. For representatives of the blogosphere whose audience exceeds 10,000 users (in accordance with Clause 13, Part 1, Article 10.6 of Federal Law No. 149-FZ of 27 July 2006 "On Information, Information Technologies, and the Protection of Information"), it is necessary to provide an extract confirming registration with Roskomnadzor in the accompanying letter (including a link to the Gosuslugi portal for verification).

2.2. Accreditation quotas for representatives of the media and blogosphere

• Print publications:
  • Newspapers: 3 people (2 journalists, 1 photographer)
  • Magazines: 2 people (1 journalist, 1 photographer)
• News agencies: 4 people (2 journalists, 2 photographers)
• Online publications: 2 persons (1 journalist, 1 camera operator)
• TV companies: 9 people (no more than 3 television crews)
• Radio stations: 2 people (2 journalists)
• Blogs: 3 people

The number of permitted media representatives from NIEC media partners will be determined in accordance with their media partnership agreement.

2.3. Issuing accreditation badges for media representatives and bloggers

• Once their registration application is approved by the Organizing Committee, media representatives and bloggers will receive an accreditation badge.
• Accreditation badges are issued at a number of accreditation points. Information about accreditation point locations and operating hours is published on the official NIEC website.
• Accreditation badges may only be issued under the following conditions:
  • There is a record of a confirmed accreditation in the NIEC database
  • Written consent to processing personal data has been provided
  • A valid passport is provided at the accreditation point (all passport information must match the information provided on the application form)
  • In case of obtaining an accreditation badge by proxy, it is necessary to provide a power of attorney, as well as a copy of the passport
  • Representatives of the blogosphere should have a verified account in the Roscongress Foundation system
  • Representatives of the blogosphere with an audience exceeding 10,000 subscribers should provide an extract confirming registration with Roskomnadzor
• The badge is issued to a specific individual and is not transferable during NIEC. The badge must be clearly displayed at all times while at the NIEC venue.
• No other accreditation cards are valid for access to the NIEC venue.
• In the event that the accreditation badge is lost, stolen, or damaged, media representatives and bloggers must immediately notify staff at an information stand. Lost badges will be blocked. A duplicate badge will then be issued upon written application.

2.4. Rules and regulations for access to NIEC events

• Accreditation of media representatives and bloggers is essential in order to attend and work at any NIEC event.
• Access for media representatives' and bloggers' technical staff is granted according to the rules regarding technical staff access to the NIEC venue.
• Media representatives and technical staff may access the venue once they have provided a negative test for COVID-19. The procedure for taking the test and other details will be specified at a later date. The test must be taken at a laboratory which has been accredited by Rospotrebnadzor. Information on accreditation points and testing procedures will be published on the official NIEC website.

3. Refusal of accreditation

The NIEC Organizing Committee reserves the right to refuse accreditation without explanation.

4. Rights and responsibilities of accredited representatives of the media and blogosphere at NIEC

4.1. Accredited representatives of the media and blogosphere may do the following:

• Make use of all services intended specifically for representatives of the media and blogosphere
• Obtain information on official NIEC events and exhibitions (through press releases, the business programme, etc.)
• Work at the NIEC press centre during official events and use the facilities of the NIEC press centre
• Participate in press conferences, briefings, and other press events

4.2. Responsibilities of accredited representatives of the media and blogosphere

• Honour the requests of those providing information with regard to naming sources
• Refrain from using the opportunities granted to them to conceal or falsify socially significant information, or collect information to benefit a third-party or non-media organization
• Refrain from or cease filming and photography upon request from a member of NIEC security or a press service representative of the Congress organizers
• Refrain from taking photos/videos at the checkpoints of the NIEC venue
• Refrain from distributing print materials within the NIEC venue without the explicit permission of the NIEC Organizing Committee
• When using official information or quoting NIEC participants, observe the NIEC Acknowledgment Policy. Specifically, finished articles or pieces must contain a reference to the Nevsky International Ecological Congress, and the source of the information must be cited. Online coverage should include a link to the official NIEC website (ecocongress.info). Alteration, embellishment, or distortion of any copied (cited) information is prohibited.