MOSCOW, 10th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The first International Literature Forum, organised by the Association of Writers and Publishers Unions of Russia (AWPUR), has concluded in Moscow, according to TV BRICS, the international media partner of the event.
The forum attracted writers, publishers, translators and philologists from 35 countries, including Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Zimbabwe, China, India, the UAE, Serbia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and South Africa.
The programme included 16 round tables devoted to the work of unions and associations of authors, the role of writers in public life, preserving literary heritage and supporting creative initiatives. Environmental issues and the influence of artificial intelligence on cultural life were also key subjects of debate.
A significant portion of the discussions focused on the translation industry, the training of specialists in rare languages, and new interpretations of classical works.
Established in 2020, the Association of Unions of Writers and Publishers of Russia is an association of the largest professional communities: The Union of Writers of Russia, the Union of Russian Writers, the Union of Writers of Moscow, the Union of Writers of St. Petersburg, and the Russian Book Union.