Results of the X book culture fair and the shortlist of the NOS Prize Automatic translate

KRASNOYARSK. At the end of the anniversary crack, they named the finalists of the literary prize "NOS".

The book fair, held for the tenth time by the Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation, is an event significant not only for residents of Krasnoyarsk. Many guests come here every year, hundreds of publishing houses present interesting and relevant news. The eventful program included meetings with famous writers, critics and translators, heated discussions, round tables, and master classes. Guzel Yakhina, Lev Rubinstein, Polina Barskova, Galina Yuzefovich, Anton Dolin, Anna Narinskaya, Andrei Smirnov, Valery Fokin, Anna Nemzer took part in the anniversary crack.

The reason for the lively controversy was the sensational production of the Theater of Nations “Gargantua and Pantagruel” directed by Konstantin Bogomolov, shown in the framework of the cultural program, which caused diametrically opposite reactions from the audience. From the categorical “no” to the delighted “yes”. Rosa Khayrullina, the performer of the role of Princess Bakbook, was delighted with the local public, her immediate, lively reactions, openness of consciousness. This lack of reserve, the willingness to respond to the new, the desire to hear and express alternative opinions is one of the reasons for the longevity and growing popularity of Kryak. The active desire of parents who come to the fair with their children to introduce the younger generation to good literature inspires, according to Irina Prokhorova, even modest, but optimistic. The book section of the program was also pleased with the musical section of the program - performances by the Russian National Orchestra conducted by Mikhail Pletnev and pianist Dmitry Shishkin, who introduced the audience to Johann Gummel’s Second Piano Concerto. A contest of young designers was held at the fair, a demonstration of their work took place.

One of the main events of the fair was the announcement of the short list of the literary prize "NOS-2016. The list of finalists included 7 people. Eugene Vodolazkin with the novel "Aviator" (a difficult experience in comprehending the events of the XX century). Sergey Lebedev with the book People of August (tragic intersections of different eras). Kirill Kobrin with a fascinating literary study “Sherlock Holmes and the Birth of Modernity. Money, girls, dandy Victorian era. " Sergey Kuznetsov and his Kaleidoscope: Supplies - a mosaic of events and countries. Vladimir Martynov with a multi-page Book of Changes dedicated to the history of music. Alexandra Petrova and her talented, full metaphors “Appendix”. Boris Lego with his provocative Twilight Stories. The winner will be announced on January 24 of next year.

Elena Tanakova © Gallerix.ru