Russian Writer Advances to Finals in Arctic Literary Contest
YAKUTIA.INFO – Dmitry Mikhailov, a writer and member of the Russian Union of Writers, has taken third place in the first round of the all-Russian creative competition "The North: A Land Without Borders" in the "Word" category.
Organized by ASVERI LLC in partnership with the Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic, the contest aims to explore the essence of the North, support authors, and unite a community of Arctic enthusiasts passionate about its culture and natural heritage. This year's theme—"The North as a Space Without Borders"—invites both literal and symbolic interpretations.
In the "Word" category, participants submitted prose or poetry of up to 20,000 characters. Mikhailov's piece, "Five Shades of Cold," selected by the jury from numerous entries, delves into the interplay of nature and human life across different temperatures, examining the role and influence of cold.
"Winning such a prestigious competition is a great honor and recognition," Mikhailov said. "In my work, I wrote about Yakutia—not just as a place on the map, but as a scale measuring not degrees, but states of the soul. Here, cold is not an enemy but a stern teacher, a guardian, a confessor. It speaks in many voices, and to understand this land without borders, you must hear them all—from the first ice's gentle breath to the absolute silence where eternity whispers. I'm glad I could convey this feeling in my text and that it resonated with the experts."
Following the first round, the winners have been announced. Mikhailov's work now advances automatically to the final stage, where he will compete for the grand prize.
The awards ceremony for all finalists and the announcement of the absolute winners will take place in the second week of May 2026 at the Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic in St. Petersburg.
Background: The all-Russian creative competition "The North: A Land Without Borders" has been held since 2010. Open to participants over 18, it features two categories: "Word" (texts) and "Photo."
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