International contest of literary works for children named after Kirimizae Zhunae.

Applications are accepted until August 31

The Adyghe State University invites everyone to participate in the International contest of literary works for children named after Kirimizae Zhunae. This year the contest is held under the name “Jubilee” (“Mafach”)

Authors over the age of 18 (professional and aspiring writers, poets, illustrators, translators), regardless of their place of residence and occupation, are invited to participate in the contest.

Participation is free of charge.

The contest is held in three categories:

– Prose and poetry — original works for children from 3 to 12 years old in Adyghe, Kabardian, Balkarian and Russian languages;

– Illustrations — illustrations of literary works for children, including comics and a silent book (“a silent book” without words, where the plot is revealed by visual means);

–Translations from Adyghe Kabardian, Circassian languages into Russian and from Russian into Kabardian, Circassian languages.

Deadline for applications is from June 1 to August 31 2026 inclusive.

Works should be sent to the email: konkurs.jane@yandex.ru.

Contest results will be announced on November 15 2026. Winners and prize-winners are awarded by cash prizes. There are special prizes from project partners.

Participation conditions, requirements for works’ design, recommendations on the subject and the composition of jury can be found in the Regulation on the contest website.