National Pushkin Museum National Pushkin Museum The National Pushkin Museum ( - literally the 'All-Russian Museum of A. S. Pushkin') is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. It is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The museum was established in 1953 on the basis of the All-Russian Pushkin Exhibition of 1937 which opened in Moscow. The exhibition was opened in the Alexander Palace in the town of Pushkin in 1949. Later the exhibition was transferred to 17 halls of the Winter Palace, and in 1999 a new literary exposition entitled "A. S. Pushkin: Life and Work" was
Debut Prize Debut Prize The Debut Prize, is an award established by the International Pokolenie (Generation) Foundation, given to young authors of literary works in the Russian language, regardless of their place of residence. The award is presented annually in five to seven categories, reflecting the major fiction genres. Many past Debut Prize winners and finalists have gone on to become internationally-known writers. In 2012, the Debut Prize winners toured the eastern USA and participated in the Festival of Russian Arts in New York. The Debut Prize was first awarded in 2000, with financial support from philanthropist Andrei Skotch. At that time