Alexander Gavrilov

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Alexander Gavrilov

Chief editor of “Book Review”, Moscow’s weekly newspaper about all that happens in the literary and publishing world and founder of the Moscow Book Festival. His activities, though, far surpass this niche; he is a real kulturträger who knows everyone and everything in the world of books. Gavrilov organized the annual Moscow Book Festival (by now there were two), the first event in Russia targeted at readers rather than at professionals; he hosts a talk show on books and frequently appears on TV; he actively participates in all Russian and many overseas book-related fairs, he masterminded several prizes such as the “Abzats” literary prize for the worst achievements in editorial work, translation, etc. (analogous to Hollywood’s “Goldern Raspberry”); finally, the downtown café and club “ArteFAQ”, which he co-owns, has become the hub for literary events and other performances.

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