India, July 2 -- On June 30, 2025, TASS hosted a press conference dedicated to the BRICS Literature Award, a new international prize established at the BRICS Forum "Traditional Values" in Moscow in November 2024. The event vividly confirmed the BRICS countries' commitment to promote cultural exchange as well as highlighted the prominent role of literature in the development of humanitarian ties. TASS is the general media partner of the Award.

The press conference featured Sergey Stepashin, President of the Russian Book Union, Member of the Board of Directors of the Award from Russia; Dmitry Kuznetsov, Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Member of the Committee on International Affairs, Head of the Award Secretariat; Alexa...