The Big Book national literary prize announced a new laureate, as reported by the press service for the award. The ceremony took place at the historic Pashkov House in Moscow, where the top honor went to a writer for the work The True Story of Anna Karenina. The prize amount for the winner is 3 million rubles. The runner-up received 1.5 million rubles for the book The Name of Rozanov.
A third place finish was awarded for the novel Paris Boys in Stalin’s Moscow, with a prize of 1 million rubles. A special recognition known as the Generation’s Choice was also presented to a young author, aimed at popularizing modern prose and boosting interest in Russian literature among youth. The head of the student jury presented a diploma describing an ongoing commitment to guiding youth in tumultuous times.
A top book blogger from Murmansk was noted for influence, being the founder of a literature-oriented community and a co-host of related podcasts. Another special prize honoring contributions to literature went to a national scientific institute for its continued work highlighting Russian literary figures within the solar system context.
The Big Book Prize has been awarded since 2005, established by a non-profit partnership dedicated to promoting Russian literature. In past years, the award has recognized several notable figures in literature and has celebrated a wide range of voices. In another moment of public recognition, a winner of the popular vote was celebrated for a work that crossed boundaries of geography and time.