  We present UBVRI photometry of the supernova 2017eaw in NGC 6946, obtained in
the period from May 14 until December 7, 2017. We derive dates and magnitudes
of maximum light in the UBVRI bands and the parameters of the light curves. We
discuss colour evolution, extinction and maximum luminosity of SN 2017eaw.
Preliminary modeling is carried out, and the results are in satisfactory
agreement with the light curves in the UBVRI bands.
