Over the coming days, four literary events will take place in Tel Aviv, online, and in two cities in Montenegro: the launch of Tatyana Voltskaya’s new book, a conversation between Viktor Vakhshtayn and Evgeny Kogan about Smong, and two poetry evenings with Vera Polozkova.
At the Babel bookstore, Tatyana Voltskaya will present her new book, In the City of November, published by New York-based Virgola Press. The collection features selected poems written between 2015 and 2025. Voltskaya will also read some of her new work.
The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Sociologist Viktor Vakhshtayn and writer and publisher Evgeny Kogan will discuss Smong, published by the Babel bookstore’s publishing imprint. They will explore why a researcher might turn to fiction, what literature can reveal about an era, and where the boundary between sociology and literature lies.
The event will take place on Zoom. Participation is free, but advance registration is required.
Vera Polozkova will give a solo poetry reading at the Herceg Novi Cultural Centre. The programme will include poems that have become well known over the years, texts from her new book, and prose pieces rarely performed at her live events.
The event begins at 8:00 p.m.
At Auditoria Budva, Vera Polozkova will read well-known works and new texts, as well as prose rarely included in her live programmes. After the event, guests will be able to purchase her books and have them signed by the author.
The event begins at 8:00 p.m.
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.
