Kosta Khetagurov’s village to be renovated
Improvement will be carried out for the first time in the high-mountain village of Nar in North Ossetia
literature
Jack London, Ernest Hemingway published in Ossetian language
The greatest books of world literature can now be read in the Ossetian language
Ex-head of Dagestan's book published
Mukhu Aliyev wrote a book about the perestroika period in the USSR, the work has been presented in Makhachkala. 1 thousand books have been published.
Gamzatov to be published in Avar language
The complete works of Rasul Gamzatov in Russian and Avar will be published in Dagestan with a total circulation of 85,000 copies
Tbilisi hosts International Literary Festival
Literary festival, which was attended by writers from 16 countries, opened in Tbilisi. Festival participants will hold lectures, poetry evenings, as well as meetings with readers.
Israeli novelist Meir Shalev passes away
Renowned Israeli author Meir Shalev died Tuesday at the age of 74 after struggling with cancer. Considered one of the most successful and influential Israeli authors of his time, Shalev's books have been translated and published in …
Saudis may become world's leaders in reading books
Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new initiative called Literature Everywhere to improve access to literary works across the Kingdom. These will include podcasts, audiobooks, poetry, short stories, comics.
Oman to host international book fair
The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 to run for 11 days at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior
Literary award "Saba" starts accepting applications in Georgia
Applications from authors and publishers for participation in the literary award "Saba" can be submitted until February 25.
Batman and Superman comic writer dies
Scottish comics writer and creator Alan Grant died on Thursday at the age of 73. The death of the author of popular comics about Judge Dredd, Batman and Superman was reported by the Daily Mail newspaper today, citing the …
State-of-the-art megalibrary opens in Dubai
The largest innovative library complex was opened In the Dubai business center. The opening ceremony was headed by the ruler of the emirate, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. An extensive collection of various works is …
Playwright competition to be held in Georgia
A competition of playwrights will be held in Georgia, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth reported. It is clarified that the competition's purpose is to promote the development of modern drama, popularization and …
Sergey Lukyanenko reveals two of his film adaptations in West fell through
Russian science fiction author Sergey Lukyanenko said on Tuesday that two out of three film adaptations of his books in the West have failed. "I have a lot of books under film adaptations or under contracts, and at some point, in …
Georgian editions to be displayed at London Book Fair
A Georgian national stand with up to 200 new book editions, the latest foreign language translations, and catalogues of Georgian publishers will be showcased next month at London Book Fair. Literature enthusiasts will also be able …
Baku hosts first Children's Book Festival
The grand opening of the Children's Book Festival has taken place in Baku today. The opening has occurred on the International Children's Book Day, which is celebrated on April 2. The festival in Baku brought …
New Year exhibition "Azerbaijani folk tales" opened at VDNKh
New Year's exhibition "Azerbaijani folk tales" opened today in the Azerbaijan Pavilion at VDNKh in Moscow. Director of the Azerbaijan Trade and Exhibition Center at VDNKh Saadat Kadyrova told Vestnik Kavkaza about this event. …
Ilham Aliyev expresses condolences to Albert Likhanov's family and friends
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased writer Albert Likhanov. "I was deeply saddened by the news of the death of Albert Anatolyevich Likhanov, a classicist of child and …
Moscow hosts conference "Humanistic Ideas of Cultural Traditions of Russia and Azerbaijan and Challenges of Our Time"
An event dedicated to the 880th anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Nizami Ganjavi was held today in Moscow, in the BIBLIO-GLOBUS Trade House. The conference "Humanistic Ideas of Cultural Traditions of Russia and Azerbaijan …
Baku international Book Fair to be held annually
Baku International Book Fair is expected to take place every year. The decision was announced at the press conference held as part of the book fair. Previously, it was held once every two years. Since 2021, the book fair will …
Chingiz Huseynov: "Gamzatov tormented himself because of the stones he threw at Imam Shamil"
Acting Head of the Republic of Dagestan Sergei Melikov said that Vladimir Putin supported the proposal to declare 2023 the year of Rasul Gamzatov. "There is no place in Russia where the name or work of Rasul Gamzatov is not known," the head of Dagestan said
