Ilya Kalinin will take part in the roundtable discussion: “Russian-language publishing in Europe and strategies for the existence of Russian-language culture in the European context”,” which will be held as part of the Berlin Russian-language Book Fair Berlin Bebelplatz (May 1–3, 2026, Immanuelkirchstr. 4, 10405 Berlin).

Publishing books in Russian outside of Russia is currently experiencing a real boom, with many new publishing houses, fairs, awards, and various book initiatives emerging. 

What do Russian-speaking authors write in exile, and what is the fate of these new literary institutions in Europe? Can Russian culture develop in isolation from its homeland? What is its future—without its country, but within a European context? And do Europeans understand that Russian-speaking émigrés are now permanent residents of European countries, their future citizens, and several million new voters, often young, educated, and experienced in resisting the totalitarian regime that threatens Europe today?  

The roundtable will also feature Mikhail Shishkin, Marina Davydova, Karl Schlögel, and Alexander Morozov (moderator).

The discussion will be held with simultaneous translation into German and Russian—with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Time: May 1, 11:00–13:00
Venue: Immanuelkirchstr. 4, 10405 Berlin

For details and registration, visit the book fair’s website.