Rossica Translation Prize

The Rossica Prize has been awarded biennially since 2005 for the best new translation of a high-quality Russian literary work into English. £5,000 is divided between the translator and the publisher. The Rossica Prize aims to promote the best of Russian literary culture in the English-speaking world, rewarding and encouraging the translation of a broad range of authors, genres and periods. It recognizes the vital role of translation in culture and the contribution that Russian literature continues to make towards enriching the intellectual life of people worldwide.

The closing date for submission is 31 December 2010. The names of the judges for the Rossica Prize 2011 will be announced shortly.

4 copies of the English translation and 4 copies of the Russian original must be sent to Academia Rossica:
Academia Rossica, Rossica Prize Submissions, 76 Brewer Street, London W1F 9TX

The Rossica Translation Prize is established by Academia Rossica and sponsored by the Foundation of the First President of Russia, Boris Yeltsin.

Website: www.academia-rossica.org/en/literature/rossica-prize/rules

Winners

Year	Title	Author
2009	Iramifications	Maria Galina	Shortlist...
2007	7 Stories	Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky	Shortlist...
2005	The Prussian Bride	Yury Buida	Shortlist...