Three literary events will take place in Riga and Jerusalem in the coming days: an autograph session with Tatyana Lazareva, a presentation of Boris Belkin’s new short story collection, and a lecture by historian Andrey Zubov.
Tatyana Lazareva Autograph Session
Vilki Books will host a meeting with Tatyana Lazareva, who will present her book The World at First Glance. The book brings together children’s observations, well-known people’s memories of childhood, photographs, and stories. Visitors will be able to purchase a copy, have it signed by the author, and take a photo with her.
Presentation of Boris Belkin’s Book Lucky
The Jerusalem Municipal Russian Library will host a presentation of Boris Belkin’s new collection, Lucky and Other Stories. Natalia Gromova will speak about the writer and his book. The collection features stories about different times, people, and destinies, written with subtle humour and a keen eye for detail.
Address: 88 Agripas Street, ground floor. Admission is free.
Andrey Zubov: Why Russia Embraces Its Bolshevik Past as Its Own
Historian Andrey Zubov will give a lecture on Russian historical memory and present a new volume of his work A History of Nineteenth-Century Russia. He will discuss why the memory of state terror has been displaced by ideas of national greatness and whether a free society can be built without confronting the crimes of the past. The lecture will be followed by a conversation with the audience and an autograph session.
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.
