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Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan

Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan

Agency for Information and Mass Communications
Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Republican Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment
 
In accordance with the implementation of the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 4, 2024, “On the Establishment of the International Prize named after Muhammad Rizo Ogahiy in the Field of Literary Translation”, and in order to comprehensively support the translation of the best works of Uzbek literature into foreign languages and selected masterpieces of world literature into Uzbek, the International Prize named after Muhammad Rizo Ogahiy in the field of literary translation is hereby announced.
 
This international literary competition, being held for the first time in our country, aims to appropriately recognize the devoted translators who are widely promoting our national literature abroad and presenting the finest works of world literature to Uzbek readers. It also seeks to foster a love of reading among the youth and to increase international interest in the creative works of Uzbek authors.

Translation works published in book form or in print/electronic literary media over the past five years from the date of this announcement are eligible for submission.

The international competition will be held in the following categories, and only works meeting the minimum required volume will be accepted:

Best translation of a prose work of Uzbek literature into a foreign language – minimum of 10 printed sheets;

Best translation of a poetic work of Uzbek literature into a foreign language – minimum of 5 printed sheets;

Best translation of samples of Uzbek children's literature into a foreign language – minimum of 5 printed sheets;

Best translation of a prose work originally written in a foreign language into Uzbek – minimum of 10 printed sheets;

Best translation of a poetic work originally written in a foreign language into Uzbek – minimum of 5 printed sheets;

Best translation of samples of children's literature originally written in a foreign language into Uzbek – minimum of 5 printed sheets.

Translations in the genre of drama will be reviewed under the relevant categories mentioned above.

Submissions for the international competition will be accepted by the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan until September 1, 2025.

Each winner will be awarded a special diploma, a badge of honor, and a one-time cash prize equivalent to 300 times the base calculation amount.

More information can be found on the competition website ogahiymukofoti.uz
                

📅 03.06.2025

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