The All-Russian Literature Award
"Far East" named after
V.K. Arseniev
- 10 jury members
- 3 nominations
- 80 applications
Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District
Ministry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic
The All-Russian Literature Award "Far East" named after V.K. Arseniev is now open for entries.
The Far East is a geographically and historically unique region. Unique nature of the Amur Region, Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and Primorye fascinates everyone who lives here, masters and explores it.
The “Far East” Award was established because of the inspiration the region still provides to the writers of today.
"Frigate Pallada" I.A. Goncharov
"In the East" S.V. Maksimov
"Step by Step" I.V. Fedorov-Omulevsky
"Sakhalin Island" A.P. Chekhov
The competition jury will select the best writings about the Far East in the following nominations:
The V.K. Arseniev «Far East» Award has been announced
Dead line
Long list announcement
Award presentation at the “Literature of the Pacific Russia-2025” festival.
List of the Award finalists announcement
The awarding ceremony
Dear friends! I am glad that the Russian Cultural Foundation has become an official partner of the All-Russian Literature Award «Far East» named after V.K. Arseniev this year. Such awards confirm the need to keep, preserve and protect all that is called the Russian tradition in culture. Russian literature meets all the needs of the human soul and mind. If there were no other literature except the Russian one, we would remain self-sufficient in terms of meaningfulness, range vision, and sense of style... And this is a great heritage and wealth that no other nation has. Therefore, the existence of such literature awards is very important. They serve an extremely important function: to remind us of vibrant vigor that is Russian thought, culture and tradition.
RECTOR OF THE BORIS SHCHUKIN THEATRE INSTITUTE
In order for people to really know and appreciate the history of their native land, to understand the modernity of the Far East, it is necessary to hold such contests as the All-Russian Literature Award «Far East» named after V.K. Arseniev.
First Deputy CEO for Commerce and Finance, Aeroflot PJSC.
The Far East holds special significance for our airline as we fulfill the vital mission of ensuring accessible air travel for all the people of Russia. We welcome every opportunity to support the Far East's vibrant literary traditions and discover fresh voices in contemporary Russian literature.
Governor of Sakhalin Region
The Russian Far East is opening up to the world through the pages of literary works. These works reflect the unique mindset of the local people—their commitment to the ideals of creation, truth, and justice, their thirst for knowledge and discovery, their unity, courage, sincere respect for the customs of other people, and their bond with nature. It was these virtues that led our ancestors to the shores of the Pacific Ocean and made Russia a mighty Eurasian power.
The Far Easterners of today continue the work of their fathers and grandfathers. Federal district has become a territory of accelerated economic and social development, thanks to their commitment and support from the President V.V. Putin. It is here that cooperation with the Asia-Pacific region and the Global South is being established, laying the foundation for growth throughout the 21st century.
In this setting, the All-Russian Literature Award "Far East" named after V.K. Arsenyev fosters patriotism. It plays a crucial role in strengthening a common cultural space, and has a direct impact on the present and future of the federal district and the entire country.
Governor of Amur Region
Today, more than ever, it is important to support and develop literature as an integral part of our culture and history. The All-Russian Literature Award "Far East" named after V.K. Arsenyev, established on the initiative of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Petrovich Trutnev, is a unique project that helps discover new talents and draw attention to the richness and diversity of the Far East.
Literature helps preserve historical memory, fosters patriotism, and aids in educating the younger generation. We shape the future of the Far East and the entire country by supporting literary creativity. The future that will belong to our children.
GOVERNOR OF PRIMORSK REGION
Books dedicated to the Far East give opportunity to learn more about our unique region and fell in love with it. I am glad that the Arseniev Award helps gain interest in the history and modern life of the Pacific Russia. And, most of all, our feeling of blood kinship with the past of our homeland deepens with help of literature and culture. This is what helps preserve the rich spiritual heritage of our multinational region. The famous traveler Vladimir Arseniev, who was а versatile individual, a figure of national scale, opened the Ussuri region to the world with his expeditions. Today, when Russia has made a strategic turn to the East, we witness rapid economic growth and social development in the Far East. The region is becoming one of the main trade, economic, scientific and educational centers of the country. We have everything for this - support from the federal center, a favorable geographical location, significant economic and tourist potential.
GOVERNOR OF THE AMUR REGION
The Far East is a unique region that has always attracted the attention of creative people. Many literature works are dedicated to the Far East, while our nature, people, grandiose construction projects and large-scale prospects continue to inspire talented writers. President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, called the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District an absolute priority for the entire 21st century. Economic growth is impossible without the development of culture, which is why it is so important to support creative people.
Governor of Transbaikalia
Literature is our mirror – a powerful medium for sharing values, ideas, and emotions. This award spotlights emerging talents while helping preserve our rich cultural heritage, history, and traditions.
Time and again, our local writers have been praised by literary experts. Transbaikalia is a land of striking uniqueness. Its people are extraordinary. They are shaped by a deep-rooted character, their own perspectives and rich cultural heritage. Their time-honored traditions, their unwritten codes of life, their very way of being—all form a living treasury of wisdom. And it is from this wellspring that new masterpieces of literature are born
GOVERNOR OF KAMCHATKA KRAI
The Far East is a unique land, brimming with inspiration and talent. It is here that modern writers are born—writers capable of capturing the spirit of the times and the beauty of the Far Eastern regions. Beyond uncovering and fostering new voices, the Arsenyev Award preserves our profound historical heritage channeling love for this land and its culture through the power of vivid, sincere words. I am confident that the Far East will continue to be a source of great stories.
The president of the 2025 all-Russian literature award
"Far East" named after
V.K. Arseniev jury
of the all-Russian literature award "Far East" named after V.K. Arseniev
ABUZYAROV ILDAR ANVYAROVICH
Goncharova Anna Sergeevna
SAMOILOV MIKHAIL DMITRIYEVICH
GOLOVIN ALEXEI STEPANOVICH
CHESNOKOV EDVARD OTAKAROVICH
BARBANYAGA Yekaterina Yuryevna
GRETSOVA Yana Aleksandrovna
ZHDANOV Pavel Yuryevich
KONSTANTINOV Fyodor Yuryevich
MAMON Anton Vadimovich
WANG Jinlin
KIM Song Myung
ZALESSKAYA Mariya Kirillovna
TRUSHIN Oleg Dmitriyevich
TURKO Sergei Viktorovich
