The past year has been declared the Year of Literature in Russia. Although 2016 has been declared the Year of Greece, the number of literary competitions has not decreased. For those who want to take part or are simply following closely everything that happens in the cultural and literary life of the country, we publish a list of the most expected 2016 literary awards.
Detective Without Borders
International literary competition for the best contemporary work in the detective genre. The main prize is 10 thousand dollars.
Acceptance of works: until September 10.
Website: http://www.strelbooks.com/action/
Platonic Prize
For those who have made a significant contribution to the culture of Russia (in literary, theatrical, musical and visual form).
Nomination of candidates: until February 13.
Big Book
The award for a large prose work is 3 million rubles.
Acceptance of works: until February 29.
Book of the Year
The purpose of the award is to support domestic book publishing. The winners will receive diplomas and prizes.
Acceptance of works: until February 29.
Lost tram
Everyone, except the ex-winners, can take part in the poetry competition. The prize fund is 60 thousand rubles.
Acceptance of works: until March 2.
Alexander Solzhenitsyn Prize
Awarded for helping Russia in self-discovery, and costs $ 25,000.
Acceptance of works: until the first week of March.
Filatov-fest
Founded in memory of Leonid Filatov, actor and poet.
Acceptance of works: until February 23 (poetry) and April 1 (drama).
Yasnaya Polyana
Timeless classics can cost a total of 7 million rubles.
Acceptance of applications for participation: until April 10.
Enlightener
Dedicated to popular science literature.
Acceptance of works: until May 15.
Bella
In memory of the love of the poetess Bella Akhmadulina for Italy and for young (up to 35 years old) poets. First place - 140 thousand rubles.
Acceptance of applications: until March 1.
New children's book
A chance for new children's writers to gain love and acceptance.
Acceptance of works: until April 1.
National bestseller
He is trying to catch a rare fish called an “intellectual bestseller” in the river of Russian literature.
Nomination of candidates: from 8 February to 4 June.
Alexander Nevsky Prize
Prize for books on history. First place - 300 thousand rubles.
Acceptance of works: until June 12.
Russian Booker
Best Novel of the Year Award. Prize - 1,500,000 rubles.
Nomination of candidates: from early March to late June.
Kniguru
Outstanding works for children and adolescents are awarded. First place - 500 thousand rubles.
Acceptance of works: until July 15
Nose
The purpose of the award is to identify and support new trends in literature. The prize is 700 thousand rubles.
Acceptance of works: from March 15 to July 31.
Voloshin Prize
Awarded at the poetry festival of the same name in Crimea. The first prize in dollars is from 2 to 3 thousand.
Acceptance of works: from May 26 to August 1.
Arkady Dragomoshchenko Prize
For poets who have not crossed the 27th anniversary. First place - 70 thousand rubles.
Nomination of candidates: until September.
Debut
For persons under 35, all genres are considered. First place - 1 million rubles.
Acceptance of works: from June 5 to September 20
Andrey Bely Prize
Despite the ascetic award (an apple, a bottle of vodka and one ruble), this is one of the most prestigious awards.
Nomination of candidates: from January 1 to October 1.
Grigoriev Prize
Created in memory of the poet G. Grigoriev. Prize for the first place - 4 thousand dollars.
Acceptance of works: until October 1.
Russian award
Prize for prose, poetry and "preservation of Russian literature abroad." First place in each category - 150 thousand rubles.
Works are accepted: until November 30.
Poet
The name makes it clear who exactly can get 1,500,000 rubles and an award sign with a diploma.
Acceptance of applications: from January 1 to December 30.
Literary Prize named after Alexander Pyatigorsky
For philosophers who are able to express thoughts in both artistic and non-artistic forms. First place - 2 million rubles.
Acceptance of works: from October to December.