The past year has been declared the Year of Literature in Russia. And although 2016 is declared the year of Greece, the number of literary contests has not decreased. For those who want to participate or just carefully follow everything that happens in the cultural and literary life of the country, we publish a list of the most Expected Literary Awards 2016.

Detective Without Borders

International literary competition for the best contemporary work in the genre of "Detective". The main prize is 10 thousand dollars.

Acceptance of work: until September 10th.

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 13th.

The big Book

The reward for a great prose work is 3 million rubles.

Acceptance of work: until February 29th.

Book of the year

The purpose of the award is to support domestic book publishing. Winners - diplomas and prizes.

Acceptance of work: until February 29th.

Lost tram

Everyone except ex-winners can take part in the poetry contest. The prize fund is 60 thousand rubles.

Acceptance of work: until March 2.

Prize of Alexander Solzhenitsyn

It is issued for helping Russia in self-knowledge, and costs $ 25,000.

Acceptance of work: until the first week of March.

Filatov-fest

Founded in memory of Leonid Filatov, actor and poet.

Acceptance of work: until February 23 (poetry) and April 1 (dramaturgy).

Yasnaya Polyana

Ageless classics can cost a total of 7 million rubles.

Acceptance of applications for participation: until April 10th.

Educator

Dedicated to non-fiction.

Acceptance of work: until May 15th.

Bella

In memory of the poetess Bella Akhmadulina’s love for Italy and for young (under 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 receive love and recognition.

Acceptance of work: until April 1st.

National bestseller

He is trying to catch a rare fish called "intellectual bestseller" in a river of Russian literature.

Nomination of candidates: from February 8 to June 4.

Alexander Nevsky Prize

Award for books on historical subjects. First place - 300 thousand rubles.

Acceptance of work: until June 12th.

Russian Booker

Award for the best novel of the year. Prize - 1,500,000 rubles.

Nomination of candidates: from the beginning of March to the end of June.

Kniguru

Outstanding works for children and adolescents are awarded. First place - 500 thousand rubles.

Acceptance of work: until July 15

Nose

The aim of the award is to identify and support new trends in literature. Prize - 700 thousand rubles.

Acceptance of work: from March 15 to July 31.

Voloshinsky Prize

Presented at the eponymous poetry festival in Crimea. The first prize in dollars is from 2 to 3 thousand.

Acceptance of work: from May 26 to August 1.

Prize Arkady Dragomoshchenko

For poets who have not crossed the line of the 27th anniversary. First place - 70 thousand rubles.

Nomination of candidates: until September.

Debut

For persons not older than 35 years, all genres are considered. First place - 1 million rubles.

Acceptance of work: 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.

Grigoryevsky Prize

Created in memory of the poet G. Grigoriev. Prize for the first place - 4 thousand dollars.

Acceptance of work: until October 1st.

Russian award

Award for prose, poetry and "the preservation of Russian literature abroad." The first place in each nomination is 150 thousand rubles.

Works are accepted: until November 30th.

Poet

The name makes it clear who exactly can get 1,500,000 rubles and a badge 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 form. First place - 2 million rubles.

Acceptance of work: from October to December.

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