In the coming days, two events devoted to literature, the history of ideas, and contemporary intellectual thought will take place in Paris and Berlin: a conversation about Marcel Proust with Armen Zakharyan and Roma Liberov, and a discussion by Olga Prokhorova and Ekaterina Shulman on ressentiment in literature and politics.
Berlin · July 9 “Rejection and Ressentiment in Literature and Politics”
The meeting with psychologist and writer Olga Prokhorova and political scientist Ekaterina Shulman will take place at Immanuelkirche. The conversation will focus on how the experience of rejection and the feeling of ressentiment are reflected in literature, politics, and public life. The speakers will discuss historical examples, literary plots, and ways of understanding these phenomena in the contemporary world. After the event, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and purchase books.
Organized by the Berlin Book Fair
Armen Zakharyan and Roma Liberov: a conversation about Marcel Proust
In Paris, a meeting will take place to mark the publication of Armen Zakharyan’s book “Conversations on the Novel ‘In Search of Lost Time.’” The literary editor of the edition, Roma Liberov, will speak with the author about Marcel Proust, the new book, and why the novel “In Search of Lost Time” continues to remain one of the most important works of world literature. The event will take place in the format of an open conversation with audience participation and will be filmed as a new episode for the channel “Armen and Fyodor.”
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 Prize is awarded annually. The Jury holds a vote in which each member selects between one and three works. The author whose work receives the highest number of votes becomes the winner.
What Awards Are Provided?
The Prize winner receives a grant for the translation of their work into English, French, and German.
When Does the Submission Period for the Competition Start and End?
Submissions for the third season of the prize will open on July 15, 2026, and close on October 15, 2026.
When will the list of finalists and winners be announced?
On January 20, 2027, the Council of Experts will announce the shortlist. The Independent Jury will announce the winner on May 25, 2027.
What are the conditions for the nomination of a book for the award
Works published in 2025 are eligible for the third season of the competition. Eligible works (novels, novellas, short story and essay collections, documentary prose) may have been published either as standalone editions or in literary magazines. Nominations may be submitted by publishing houses and magazine editorial boards, as well as by the authors themselves or third parties (with the author's consent and written confirmation). Texts must be submitted for consideration in electronic format. The DAR Prize is open to all authors. Given the prize's main goals — promoting contemporary Russian-language literature outside of Russia — and the nature of the award itself (a translation grant), priority will be given to authors whose works have not previously been translated into English, French, or German.
