Annotation:
What makes Russia stubbornly pave the way to the end of history? Late only in the eighteenth century, having appeared on the European stage and having failed to find its own special constructive vocation on it, it hurries to be the first to bring down the curtain, threatening to plunge the world into darkness. The book examines the tectonic shifts of our time, as Francis Fukuyama's optimistic “end of history” scenario collides with a new, catastrophic reality. Russia's war with Ukraine and the West is a civilizational split, which is illuminated here in a broad cultural and historical perspective. The ways of transformation of the “Russian world” into an anti-world that threatens the entire planet with destruction are traced, its main facets are revealed: anti-existence, anti-time, anti-society, anti-morality, anti-language... The nature of schizophrenic fascism and the new apocalyptic, which has incorporated state orthodoxy, archaic cult of soil, war and death, Eurasian hatred of the West, and features of Nazi ideology. Political events serve as the subject of philosophical, cultural and linguistic analysis, drawing on extensive media material, the legacy of Russian literature and intellectual history.
“This striking book not only explains the metaphysics of the political plague, the nature of the 'anti-world' and the civilizational catastrophe into which Russia may drag humanity. This book gives hope to Russian speech, restores dignity to the Russian word.”
Mikhail Shishkin, writer
What Are the Objectives of the Award?
The primary goal of the Award is to support authors and promote Russian-language literature worldwide. We welcome all who write and read in Russian, regardless of citizenship or place of residence. We aim to foster a Russian-language culture free from political and imperial influences.
How Is the Award Process Conducted?
The Award is given annually. The jury votes, with each member selecting between one and three works. The winner is the author whose work receives the most votes. Additionally, a reader’s vote (Crowdfunding) is conducted on the Award’s website, where readers can vote for authors and support them financially.
What Awards Are Provided?
The winner of the Award receives a grant to translate the work into English, French and German. Also, as part of the reader's vote, all collected funds are transferred to the authors for whom the readers voted.
When Does the Submission Period for the Competition Start and End?
Прием заявок на конкурс второго сезона премии начнется 1 сентября 2025-го и закончится 15-го октября 2025 года.
When will the list of finalists and winners be announced?
В январе 2026 года Совет Экспертов объявит список финалистов. Читательское голосование начинается в тот же месяц. В феврале-апреле члены жюри читают книги-финалисты, а победителей Премии и читательского голосования объявят в мае 2026 года.
What are the conditions for the nomination of a book for the award
В конкурсе второго сезона могут принимать участия произведения, изданные в 2024-м году. Произведения (роман, повесть, сборники рассказов и эссе, документальная проза), вышедшие отдельными изданиями или опубликованные в журналах. Номинировать на премию имеют право как издательства и редакции журналов, так и сами писатели или третьи лица (с согласия и письменного подтверждения автора). Тексты подаются к рассмотрению в электронном виде. Премия «Дар» открыта для всех авторов. Учитывая главные цели премии: продвижение современной русскоязычной литературы за пределами РФ и характер самого вознаграждение (грант на перевод) - приоритет будет отдаваться авторам, чьи произведения ранее не переводились на английский, французский и немецкий языки.
