A conversation about the poetry of Russian émigrés, an independent publisher’s festival and meetings with authors of new books — our selection of literary events for the coming days.
18 September, Paris
“Doomed to Any Role”: A Conversation About Russian Poetry
Film director Roma Liberov and writer Elena Balzamo will present the bilingual anthology Doomed to Any Role. It brings together poems by 36 writers from the first wave of Russian emigration, members of the so-called “overlooked generation.” The event is an opportunity to discuss their lives and a century of Russian poetry.
Librairie du Globe, 67 boulevard Beaumarchais
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18–20 September, Belgrade
The shell(f) Publishing Festival
For three days, the Lav i Žabac bookshop will host conversations with women publishers and writers. The programme includes a presentation of Anya Makeeva’s book Little Things, Big and Small. Print books and limited-edition merchandise will be available throughout the festival.
Lav i Žabac bookshop
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19 September, New York
An Evening with Vera Pavlova at Kvartira Books
Vera Pavlova will read poems from her handwritten books, show autobiographical comics from her archive and talk about books from her own publishing house, Ver-Libr, including Maiden Name: Desyatova. Visitors will also be able to see her books and handwritten works.
Kvartira Books, 731 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn
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19 September, New York
Alexander Stesin Presents The Olive Branch
Alexander Stesin’s new book tells stories about food, travel and people searching for common ground. At White Rabbit’s Books, he will discuss the book and speak with readers.
White Rabbit’s Books, 200 W 86th Street
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20 September, Lisbon
Tamara Eidelman Presents Twenty Mysteries of Russian History
Тамара Эйдельман встретится с читателями в Liberty Books и представит книгу, в которой предлагает взглянуть на события прошлого как на историческое расследование: сопоставлять свидетельства, разбирать версии и искать ответы.
Liberty Books, Lisbon
Билеты и подробности
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.
