Win a New Russian Classic!
It’s time to launch the third week of our competition! Same rules, Just update your favorite Russian novel for the 21st Century in 25 words or less. Post your entry in the comments box below or tweet us.
This week it’s your chance to win Living Souls by Dmitry Bykov and He Lover of Death by Boris Akunin.
Over the last two weeks we’ve had some really great entries. Have a look for yourself below. All the participants will be recieving a free book.
Thank you for taking part and keep them coming!
Don’t forget to check our Facebook page this week for lots of information about these two great authors.
Here are the winning entries from the first week’s competition for inspiration!
Tatiana, @Nurse: Zhenia Onegin is ignoring my Friend request on Facebook! My life is over!
Nurse, @Tatiana: You can always follow him on Twitter.
Eugene Onegin, by Alexander Pushkin, updated by Muireann Maguire
Unhappily married? Looking for a bit on the side? Meet what turns out to genuinely be that special someone in Yalta! (Dog-friendly)
Lady with Lapdog, by Anton Chekhov, updated by Abigail Sheridan-Toombs
Don't use the honey to get the money, 'cause grandma's telling porkies. Take her tip, my foreign friend and you'll be going round the bend.
The Queen of Spades, by Alexander Pushkin, updated by Ella Cockbain