Literary prize named after Ukrainian journalist Olesya Elder, who was forcibly deprived of his life in Kiev, will be established in Russia, said the Ukrainian social activist Oksana Skoda.

"We have initiated the establishment of a literary prize named after Oles Elder, It will be established in Russia, in the Russian capital. Today had already agreed to be (among) the co-founders of the award of the famous political scientist, writer Alexander Prokhanov, the famous journalist Maxim Shevchenko, Mikhail Leontyev, the writer Zakhar Prilepin and journalist Boris Mezhuev, " said Skoda at a press conference in the Russian capital.

She clarified that the award will be established together with the Union of correspondents of Russia, the Union of writers of the Russian Federation.

"currently the format category, and we plan to present her birthday Olesya 13 July," added the Skoda.

famous Ukrainian journalist Oles Buzina, who also wrote for the Internet representative office of RIA. RU, was shot on April 16 at his home in Kiev.

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