Russian House in Kathmandu honors winners of Nepal-Russia poetry translation competition
Summary
The Russian House in Kathmandu honored the winners of the “Above the Peaks of Time” poetry translation competition, which connected literary works from Nepal and Russia. Organizers said the contest strengthened cultural dialogue between the two countries through shared Himalayan and Caucasus imagery.
Key Points
- The Russian House in Kathmandu held a ceremony to honor winners and prize-holders of the “Above the Peaks of Time” poetry translation competition.
- Milan Raj Tuladhar presented diplomas and praised the quality of the translations, while Taranath Parajuli and Suman Shrestha took first and second place respectively.
- The competition highlighted the history of Russian literature in Nepal and the role of direct translations from Russian into Nepali.
- The event was organized by Saint Petersburg State University and the Office of the Honorary Consul of Nepal in Saint Petersburg, with support from the Russian House in Kathmandu.
