Supporting the translation of Russian literature into world languages Since 2012, the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communication (Rospechat’) and the Institute for Literary Translation have been supporting the translation of Russian works into world languages. Over 6 years, the Institute has allotted more than 900 grants for translations into more than 50 foreign languages. Supporting the translation of Russian literature into world languages

Book covers of supported translations into English, Hindi, and Malayalam

Criteria for applications importance and relevance of the translation into the proposed language; creative merit, uniqueness and originality of the literary work; recognition by Russian national literary awards (e.g. Bolshaya Kniga/Big Book, Russian Booker, Yasnaya Polyana, and others) and international literary awards; new translations of Russian classical works Criteria for applications

Forms of support full reimbursement of translation costs partial reimbursement of translation costs Forms of support

Applications are accepted annually on a rolling basis between October 1 and January 31; Applications are reviewed by the Institute for Literary Translation’s Expert Council and approved by Rospechat’s Expert Commission between February 1 and May 1; The approved book should be published within two years. Terms

How to receive a grant in 4 steps Step 1: The publisher registers "Publisher's personal account" on the web-site http://institutperevoda.ru and submits required documents

How to receive a grant in 4 steps If the grant proposal is approved, the Institute for Translation concludes an agreement with the grantee. The funds to cover the translation are transferred to the grantee’s bank account

How to receive a grant in 4 steps Publish the book

How to receive a grant in 4 steps Provide five copies of the book and a final report to the Institute for Literary Translation

Thank you! More detailed information about the grant program is on the website www.institutperevoda.ru If you have any questions, please contact us at: grants@institutperevoda.ru