Medal of Pushkin Medal of Pushkin The Medal of Pushkin () is a state decoration of the Russian Federation awarded to its citizens for achievements in the arts and culture, education, humanities and literature. It is named in honour of Russian author and poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. The Medal of Pushkin was established on May 9, 1999 by Presidential Decree № 574, its statute was amended on September 7, 2010 by Presidential Decree № 1099 which completely revamped the awards and honours system of the Russian Federation. The Medal of Pushkin is awarded to citizens of the Russian Federation with at least 20
John Florio Prize John Florio Prize The John Florio Prize for Italian translation is awarded by the Society of Authors, with the co-sponsorship of the Italian Cultural Institute and Arts Council England. Named after the Tudor Anglo-Italian writer-translator John Florio, the prize was established in 1963. Today it is awarded biannually for the best English translation of a full-length work of literary merit and general interest. Runner-up: Aubrey Botsford, for "The Ballad of the Low Lifes" by Enrico Remmert Runner-up: Alastair McEwen, for "Turning Back the Clock" by Umberto Eco Runner-up: Abigail Asher, for "The Natural Order of Things" by Andrea Canobbio Commended: