Today, it is almost impossible to underestimate the meaning of the printed word. Modern means of communication push out newspapers, journals and books in the life of the upcoming generations. People rarely go to libraries; the same goes for bookstores. There are no letters or newspapers in the post boxes – only commercials. How do we bring books back to our daily life? How do we make people write letters by hand again? Is It even possible?
In early April, an international project “Ноmo legens” has started its work. This project has been active for 10 years now. It was founded by the Ukrainian nongovernmental organization “The Russian School” with the support of the Russkiy Mir Foundation and Ukrainian affiliate of Rossotrudnichestvo.
Goals of the project:
- Promoting Russian classic and modern literature;
- Drawing attention to the problems of reading, enhancing prestige of books, reading and libraries;
- Bringing back traditions of family readings;
- Supporting talented teachers;
- Promoting an image of a reading person;
- Nurturing love for books and reading.
There are four nominations within this project: Literary work, Book Illustration, Literary local history, Photo.
Results will be announced in December. The winners will be awarded during the International Mother Language Day festivities. You can find more information about the project here, or in the Russian School journal.
