On April 30, events at the intersection of literature, art, and academic knowledge will take place in European cities and online.
n Berlin, at Immanuelkirche, the musical performance Perdre le Nord / Losing One’s Bearings will be presented, a collaborative work by artist Maxim Isaev and composer Alexey Aigui. The project is conceived as an improvisation based on French idioms, in which visual images and music become a way of deciphering hidden meanings. The performance opens the cultural program of the second Berlin Book Fair.
In London, at Pushkin House, an evening from the series Libris with Liberov, will be devoted to Joseph Brodsky. Director and literary scholar Roma Liberov will speak about the poet’s influence and his presence in contemporary culture. The event will take place in an intimate format and in Russian.
Online, on the same day, a meeting from the #vidim_talks series will take place: a conversation between Nikolai Epplee and Galina Yuzefovich about the book The Magic Land and Its Surroundings. The participants will discuss how fairy tales change, why we return to them, and what role they play today. The event will be held on Zoom.
Also on April 30, the deadline falls for submitting applications to the international conference GLECC2026,which will take place in Manchester on July 28–30. The conference brings together researchers in the fields of language, education, culture, and communication, and is devoted to the impact of globalization on these disciplines.
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.
