In the tenth season of the New Horizons literary award, five names stood out as finalists in the science fiction category. Among them were Dmitry Danilov, Viktor Pelevin, Alexei Salnikov, Tatyana Zamirovskaya, and Tim Skorenko. The prize is awarded to the author who presents the most outstanding science fiction work of the season, a distinction that carries international interest and recognition within the speculative fiction community.
The judging panel outlined the final lineup in an orderly, alphabetical sweep: Dmitry Danilov with his piece Sasha, hello!, Tatyana Zamirovskaya with Death.net, Viktor Pelevin represented by Transhumanism Inc, Alexei Salnikov with Okkulttreger, and Tim Skorenko presenting Glass. The presiding jury member described the five selections as a testament to the breadth and depth of contemporary science fiction coming from the region, each work bringing a distinct voice and vision to the genre.
What makes New Horizons particularly notable is its growing international status. Specifically, the award is anticipated to gain broader recognition next year, as a science fiction historian and co-founder explains. The organizers and jurors have signaled that the prize will embrace works not only from local authors but also from writers whose novels or stories have been translated into Russian, expanding the reach and impact of the competition within the global SF community. This broadened scope mirrors a larger trend in contemporary literature where translated works help bridge cultures and widen readership across language barriers.
In related news, Viktor Pelevin’s latest release Liter previously enjoyed strong popularity, becoming a standout e-book title during the autumn season. The combination of a robust backlist and timely new developments continues to keep the author in the spotlight, underscoring the lasting appeal of speculative fiction produced in the region.