| The Griboyedov Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Russian-language play |
| Country | Imperial Russia |
| Presented by | Society of Russian Dramatists and Opera Composers |
| First awarded | 1883 |
The Griboyedov Prize (Russian: Грибоедовская премия) was a Russian literary award established in 1878 by the Society of Russian Dramatists and Opera Composers to honor Alexander Griboyedov. The opening ceremony was held on 11 February (old style: 30 January), on the anniversary of the great Russian playwright's death. The prize, collected through private donations, was awarded to the best play of the year, produced in Saint Petersburg and Moscow by either Imperial Theatres or their private counterparts. Despite the fact that the Prize was launched in 1878, it was first awarded in 1883.[1][2]
- ^ The Griboyedov Prize // Устав Грибоедовской премии при Обществе русских драматических писателей и оперных композиторов]
- ^ The Griboyedov Prize at The Pushkin House Online Library