Pushkin House in London will host the next meeting in the series Libris with Liberov — an intimate literary project in which Roman Liberov offers his own perspective on key figures in Russian literature.
This evening's conversation will focus on Daniil Kharms, one of the most enigmatic and radical figures in 20th-century literature. A poet, prose writer, and performer, Kharms turned absurdity into a way of talking about the most serious and dangerous things: freedom, fear, faith, time, and death. His texts defy explanation and logic, but remain strikingly alive.
Roman Liberov will suggest that we see Harms not as an eccentric absurdist, but as a tragic and prophetic artist for whom life itself became a form of expression and resistance. The conversation will trace the writer's path—from his early linguistic experiments to his later texts, created in conditions of repression, poverty, and isolation.
Despite arrests, censorship, and tragic death during the siege of Leningrad, Kharms' imagination continues to exist as a force that cannot be destroyed. Participants in the meeting are invited to reflect together on why, in his world, life still triumphs over death in “unknown ways.”
The event will be held in Russian, without translation.
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.
