Russia to give awards for essays in blogs
A St. Petersburg telecomunications company together with a publishing house has announced the Blogbuster literary award for works in blogs and on websites.
There would be several rounds in the contest. The authors will present their works from March 15th to 22nd. The works should be previously published on websites or blogs. Its volume should not be less than a half of an author's sheet (20 thousand symbols) and not more than 10 author's sheets (400 thousand symbols). It should be a full-scale prose work.
The jury comprising well-known writers and literary critics will consider the works. The winner will be announced and awarded by the St. Petersburg Book Salon.
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