Timothy Garton Ash is a renowned historian and political scientist, a leading expert on European studies, a professor at Oxford University, and a recipient of the Charlemagne Prize for his contribution to European integration. Published in Russian for the first time.
His book, EUROPE: The Long Road from 1945 to the Present Day, is an accurate and vivid overview of the main stages of modern European history: the aftermath of the war, the division between East and West, the drive toward unification, the creation and successes of the EU, and the crises of the 21st century.
Timothy Garton Ash is a unique world-class expert. He has devoted his entire life to studying Europe. He has been a direct witness or active participant in most of the important events of the last fifty years and is closely acquainted with key figures in world history: Mikhail Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, John Paul II, Lech Walesa, Vaclav Havel, Helmut Kohl, George Bush – these are just a few names from this extensive list.
Sunday Times: "An incredibly compelling book: thoughtful, honest, open, self-critical. The author tells the story of Europe at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries—how, emerging from the hell of war in 1945, it slowly recovered and rebuilt itself, liberated and united, to come closer to the ideal of a “united, free, and peaceful” Europe. And now it is once again going through difficult times."
So, on November 29, Timothy Garton Ash will be in Berlin, and that's very lucky indeed!
November 29, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (guests arrive at 3:00 p.m.)
Address: Haus für Poesie Knaackstr. 97 (entrance from the courtyard of Kulturbrauerei) 10435 Berlin
Admission is free.
Registration by link
You can buy the book “EUROPE: The Long Road from 1945 to the Present Day” here
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.
