Masha Slonim’s memoir, Alexander Delphinov’s poetry performance, meetings with Lyudmila Petrushevskaya and Evgenia Chernyshova, Tamara Eidelman’s European tour, and the EURODRAM call for translated plays — our selection of upcoming literary events and opportunities.
YMCA-Press / Les Éditeurs Réunis will host a meeting with Masha Slonim dedicated to her book Returns: An Unserious Memoir, published by Vidim Books in 2026.
The journalist will speak about her childhood and family, the people she loved, and the several experiences of emigration that have shaped her life. The event will take the form of a public talk moderated by Dmitry Makarov, curator of literary projects at YMCA-Press. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the conversation.
Les Éditeurs Réunis, 11 Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris
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Poet and musician Alexander Delphinov will celebrate his 55th birthday on the PANDA platforma stage. The programme features 44, a theatrical poetry performance in two parts, with music by Ilya Vetroff and Peter Goriev.
PANDA platforma, Knaackstraße 97, Berlin
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The Homo sapiens bookshop will host a meeting with writer and playwright Lyudmila Petrushevskaya.
Homo sapiens, Vilnius
Idiot Books will host the launch of Evgenia Chernyshova’s novel Vera the Dog. The story is set in St Petersburg, in a world where a mysterious epidemic has wiped out every mammal except humans.
Idiot Books, 64A Kensington Church Street, London
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Historian Tamara Eidelman is embarking on a European tour with a lecture exploring the history of the concept of the nation. When did people begin to define themselves through national identity? Is a nation a biological reality, a cultural construct, or a political instrument? Each lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.
5 October, Berlin
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7 October, Prague
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9 October, Amsterdam
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EURODRAM, the European Network for Drama in Translation, has opened submissions for its 2026/27 season. Translators of contemporary plays are invited to submit works translated into one of the languages represented by the network’s committees from another language included in the network.
Translations of plays that have already been published or staged are eligible, but works previously submitted to a EURODRAM call will not be considered. Applications should be sent to the relevant language committee in accordance with its specific guidelines.
In 2027, each participating committee will select three translations. The selected works will be shared across the network and beyond. Subject to available resources, they may also be presented at public readings and recommended for publication or stage production.
Submission deadline: 21 December 2026
Submission guidelines
EURODRAM Russian-language Committee
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.
