Russia's Arsenyev Prize ranks among the country's top five literary awards.
The All-Russian Literary Award "Far East" named after V.K. Arsenyev has been actively recognized and celebrated in the literary community, particularly in the Far Eastern region of Russia. Established by the Social Initiatives Development Fund, the award plays a significant role in promoting cultural development and recognizing literary achievements related to the region.
The award has transcended its regional creative competition status and is now considered one of the most significant literary awards at the national level. Renowned Russian writer, screenwriter, producer, and public figure, Oleg Roy, confirmed the recognition and demand of the Arsenyev Award among writers from the central part of the country.
The first laureates were named in December 2019 during the "Days of the Regions of the Far East in Moscow" event at the Russian Fund of Culture. Anton Mamont, a member of the jury for the seventh season of the Award, considers participating in the work of the Award to be a great honor. Roman Kosygin, a renowned Russian publisher, is the curator of the Arsenyev Award and stated that it is already well-known in literary circles across Russia.
The All-Russian Literary Prize "Far East" named after V.K. Arsenyev was established at the initiative of Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District. The award includes thematic roundtables, discussions, and creative meetings with renowned writers, making it an integral part of the literary landscape in Russia.
The literary block of the award opened the literary block of the Far Eastern Media Summit, a significant event taking place in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on July 24-25. Oleg Roy emphasized that Moscow writers prefer to give their colleagues from the Far East the opportunity to shine more, to help form a full-fledged Far Eastern school of Russian literature faster. Pavel Zhdano, Director of the Magadan publishing house "Hunter" and a member of the current season's jury, believes the Arsenyev Prize should be further popularized.
The Far Eastern Media Summit (12+) is revealing tools in the battle for minds, emphasizing the importance of relating to nature practically and carefully, not just in Kamchatka. The literary community of Magadan has actively participated in the Arsenyev Prize, with many authors becoming laureates of this nationwide competition. Roman Kosygin considers the Arsenyev Award to be among the "top five" leading literary awards in Russia, alongside the "Big Book" (16+) and the Yasnaya Polyana Award (16+).
In conclusion, the All-Russian Literary Award "Far East" named after V.K. Arsenyev is a significant and recognized prize in the national literary scene. It plays a crucial role in fostering national pride, promoting cultural identity, and encouraging literary excellence, particularly in the Far Eastern region of Russia.
The All-Russian Literary Award "Far East" has gained national recognition and is now considered one of the most important literary awards in Russia, attracting the attention of renowned writers from across the country. Anton Mamont, a jury member, views participating in the award as a great honor. The award, which includes thematic roundtables, discussions, and creative meetings with renowned writers, has become an integral part of Russia's literary landscape.
