At the beginning of June: a shared reading of Pasternak’s novel, Mikhail Zygar’s new book on the late Soviet period, and a stand-up poetry festival on Georgia’s Black Sea coast.
Online · June 1–30
Doctor Zhivago at the Curiosophy Book Club
Starting on June 1, the Curiosophy book club will be reading Doctor Zhivago — a month of shared reading with literary scholar Alexander Arkhangelsky and philologist Evgenia Prikhodko. The program includes a private Telegram chat with materials and discussions, weekly webinars in small groups, and a large Zoom session with Arkhangelsky. A good chance to read the novel more attentively than one would alone.
London · June 2
Mikhail Zygar: The Dark Side of the Earth
On June 2, London’s Pushkin House will host the presentation of Mikhail Zygar’s new book about the last decades of the USSR. At the center are personal destinies, ethical choices, and hidden forms of resistance within a totalitarian state. The conversation will be with journalist and The Economist editor Arkady Ostrovsky. The event will be available both online and offline.
Shekvetili, Georgia · June 3, 5, and 7
Orlusha Fest
Poet and creator of the stand-up poetry genre Andrei Orlov (Orlusha) is holding his own festival at the Simple Pleasures hotel on the Black Sea coast, 40 km from Batumi. Three evenings with completely different poetry programs, on June 3, 5, and 7.
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.
