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In 1856, the archaeologist and historian Alexei Uvarov proposed a unique memorial to the Academy of Sciences: an annual prize, funded personally by him, for the best play and the best study in history. This became Russia’s first literary award. In Scenarios of Change: The Uvarov Prize and the Evolution of Russian Drama in the Era of Alexander II, Kirill Zubkov uses the prize as a lens to explore literary and social history. He examines the interplay between literature and theatre, professional and amateur drama, and the impact of the “Great Reforms” on playwriting. The book also traces how canonical dramatic works intersected with the rise of nationalism and historical thought. Based on previously unexamined archival material, Zubkov’s work sheds new light on a transformative period. Kirill Zubkov is a PhD in Philology, associate professor at HSE University, and junior researcher at the Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkin House).
