A conversation about the new book Fairy Tale (Freedom Letters Publishing)
Vladimir Sorokin is the No. 1 writer of the post-Soviet space, the author of eleven novels, as well as novels, short stories, theater plays, screenplays and opera libretti. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and each of them becomes a great literary and social event.
From the universe of “The Day of the Oprichnik” to the new “Fairy Tale” - a distance of 20 years, during which the world has radically changed. And before, it seemed that Sorokin was just scaring the reader.
The novel The Tale is an anti-utopian parable, enchanting and ruthless.
In the brutal post-war world, cities have been destroyed and poisoned by nuclear bombing, and people survive in dugouts. Technological conveniences have been replaced by hunting, fishing and gathering.
The main fairy tale hero Ivan wants simple happiness: to return to his pre-war life, when all relatives are alive and the house is intact. Will the space of the fairy tale help to return the lost world? Or will Ivan's hopes be scattered in post-apocalyptic ashes?
Only a book will provide the answer.
You have a unique opportunity to figure it all out with the author!
Moderator - Nikolai Alexandrov, philologist and journalist.
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.
