From September 11 to 13, the Prague Book Tower, a fair dedicated to the new tamizdat, will take place in Prague for the third time. The organisers have published the programme: the three-day event will feature meetings with writers and translators, book presentations, discussions, poetry readings, autograph sessions, and activities for children.
Translation and interaction between different cultures will be among the fair’s central themes this year. Participants will discuss contemporary literature and independent publishing, language and memory, emigration and the search for home.
On September 11, the fair’s programme will feature a meeting with Ksenia Buksha and Alexandra Krashevskaya, laureates of the second season of the Dar Prize.
Ksenia Buksha received the Prize for her novel "A Little Paradise", and Alexandra Krashevskaya for her book "Lullaby for Mariupol"In conversation with literary critic Nikolai Alexandrov, the writers will discuss their books and answer questions from visitors to the fair.
The two books were among the three winners of the second season of the Dar Prize, together with Oleg Radzinsky’s novel “Penitential Days”. The three works received an equal number of votes from the independent jury. The laureates were awarded grants to translate their books into English, German, and French.
Meet the Winners of the Dar Prize
When: Friday, September 11, 5:15–6:00 p.m.
Participants: Ksenia Buksha and Alexandra Krashevskaya
Ведущий: Nikolai Aleksandrov
Where: Spojka Events, Pernerova 697/35, Prague 8
Вход: Free
The fair will be open from September 11 to 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 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.
