On December 23, 2025, at 7 p.m., Babel Books Berlin will host a presentation of Evgenia Nekrasova's book Holodova Street, a documentary novel about memory, growing up, and the search for freedom in the 1990s.
The book centers on the story of journalist Dmitry Kholodov, who died in 1994 from a booby trap explosion at his workplace. Evgenia Nekrasova, who grew up in the same city and attended the same school, revisits his fate, talks to his colleagues, and reflects on how Kholodov influenced her own understanding of civic responsibility, courage, and honesty.
Kholodova Street is an illustrated novel of a generation that combines documentary evidence and personal expression, a chronicle of the times and an attempt to talk about the truth.
Evgenia Nekrasova is a writer, winner of the Lyceum and Strannik/NOS awards, and co-founder of the School of Literary Practices. Her books include Kalechina-Malechina, Sestromam, Domovaya Lyubov, Kozha, and Zolotinka. Her texts combine mythology, social reality, and current issues.
Address: Babel Books Berlin, December 23, 7:00 p.m.
Free admission, registration required
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.
