Three decades ago, a Scottish writer turned his experience of heroin addiction into a cult novel «Trainspotting». Now he discovered the joys of yoga, breathing practices and standing work. But has Welsh really achieved the kind of Zen he claims?

The International Literary University Uniart has begun accepting applications for the first stage of study in three areas — prose, poetry and drama. The first stream will include the groups of Sergei Gandlevsky, Yuri Krylov, Andrei Bychkov, Svetlana Volkova and Dmitry Retikh. Admission takes place through a creative competition.

About Andrey Bychkov's book «Finally Not the End» (2026, Ibicus Press)

Fellow critics like to ask a terribly funny question: do we need such and such a book, and from this sublimity review the book. But when an Idea comes to a person, she does not ask the question whether it was needed, she just came and that’s it.

«Odyssey» Homer, translated by British-American philologist and specialist in ancient literature Emily Wilson, rose to second place in the overall ranking of the best-selling books in the United States.

The Latvian Seimas has banned the import of a number of goods of Russian and Belarusian origin. The list of products subject to restrictions will include books, periodicals, video games, toys, sporting goods, clothing and shoes.

The International Booker Prize organizing committee announced the largest change in the history of the award in recent years. Starting with the 2026 season, the award will be officially known as the Bukhman International Booker Prize. The new name is associated with a ten-year funding agreement concluded with the Bukhman Philanthropies charity foundation, founded by entrepreneurs Dmitry and Igor Bukhman.