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Dmitry Bykov’s Poetry Tour Not a Word About Love — Across European Cities in June
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Literary Meetings and Events, June 1–7
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Oleg Radzinsky on Family, Emigration, and the Novel Days of Repentance
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What Should We Be Reading in Russian Today? A Conversation at the 2026 Berlin Book Fair
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Dar Prize Laureate Alexandra Krashevskaya in Conversation with Nikolai Alexandrov
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A Meeting with Ksenia Buksha | Berlin Book Fair 2026
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The Winners of the Second Season of the Dar Literary Prize Have Been Announced
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Testimony of War. Discussing the Books Shortlisted for the 2026 Dar Prize. Part 4
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PEN Languages of Russia Has Become Part of the International PEN International Network
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May 4 in Jerusalem: A Meeting with Dmitry Petrov, Author of Parents’ Day
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Sample Translations of Dar Prize Finalists, with support from the WE EXIST! FOUNDATION
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Viktor Shenderovich in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Helsinki on May 21, 22, 23, and 25
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Literary Meetings and Events, May 16–18
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May 23–24 in Madrid: Knigi.Blizko Book Fair
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Zhenya Berezhnaya on Nikolai Alexandrov’s Program Not Only About Books
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Литературные встречи и события с 12 по 16 мая
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Dmitry Bykov’s New Novel Black River Has Been Published by Freedom Letters
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“From the Author”: A Film Collection of Contemporary Russian-Language Poetry
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May 8 in Tbilisi: Vladimir Sorokin to Present the Novel Fairy Tale
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The Dar Prize at the Berlin Book Fair
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April 29 in Belgrade: Vladimir Sorokin to Meet with Readers
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New Books from Freedom Letters: Genis, Kononov, and Prose about War, Disappearance, and Freedom
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Thorns in the Ashes: Testimony as Form. On Alexander Motsar’s Book
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April 27 in London: Antony Beevor and Vladimir Raevskiy to Discuss a Book on Rasputin and the Fall of the Romanovs
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От Таро до Эдгара По: Илья Данишевский в разговоре с Николаем Александровым о книге «Дамоклово техно» и эмиграции
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The winner is selected by a jury vote and receives a grant for translation into foreign languages.
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.
