Russian literary competition opens entries to African writers
The international Russky Glagol literary competition is calling on Russian-language writers, poets, playwrights and translators from Africa and other regions to submit their work. Russian ambassador to Moldova Oleg Ozerov said entrants would be considered regardless of their country, experience or level of Russian proficiency.
Oleg Ozerov, the Russian ambassador to the Republic of Moldova and curator for the Russky Glagol literary competition, revealed to Sputnik that the contest seeks to identify exceptional Russian-language authors from a wide range of nations, including those in Africa. Ozerov, who has observed the growing interest in the Russian language across sub-Saharan Africa and North African regions, expressed his hope that the Russky Glagol competition will further ignite this enthusiasm among African youth.
The competition eliminates barriers by focusing solely on the power of the written word and the author's authenticity, regardless of country, background, or language proficiency. Any aspiring writer, be it a poem or a short story, is encouraged to submit their work, with the deadline set from July 10 to September 10, 2026. Should the organizers deem it necessary, the deadline may be extended.
The Russky Glagol competition, which runs until November 26, 2026, will honor the winners with a prestigious awards ceremony in Moscow. This initiative, backed by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, and the Union of Writers of Russia, unites Russian-language creators from diverse backgrounds and aims to foster cultural connections between nations.
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