In memory of the killed Ukrainian writer, journalist and TV presenter Olesya Elderberry in the Russian Federation will be established literary Award, the first award ceremony will be held on his birthday, said the initiator of the project, a Ukrainian journalist Oksana Skoda. Consent to become the founders of a literary prize. Olesya Elderberry have already given writer, the writer Alexander Prokhanov, a Russian journalist, member of the HRC Maxim Shevchenko, Vice-President of "Rosneft" Mikhail Leontyev, philosopher, journalist Boris Mezhuev, the writer Zakhar Prilepin. They will Also enter into the composition of the jury. on the idea of the founders is going to happen to the day of birth of the Elder - 13 July." The idea for the award came immediately after it was read about the daring murder of Olesya in the center of Kiev. I own persona knew him for many years, we talked, made friends, worked. For all those who knew Olesya who are familiar with his work, his death was a tragedy. In journalistic circles of Ukraine - a deathly Silence on the issue of the assassination. Silence or perverted explanations. For this reason, I despise his former colleagues-journalists. In Russia we do differently, especially in light of the fact that Ukraine has banned books Elderberry ", - told "Izvestia" Skoda. According to Ukrainian correspondent, these premiums are expected to be present in three major categories: "Journalism ", "Journalism" and " Writers ". In the process of development will be defined themes, rules For candidates and the format in General. She stressed that this project is not political in nature and aimed at the development of Russian journalism and journalism, in search of the brightest and talented writers, and among them the young." Oles was very interesting, bright people - rasskazyopisanie Maxim Shevchenko.- I think we should reward as literary works, and those who create original research on the history, writes an interesting political prose. For me this is purely a political Prize. The award is defending the principles of freedom, justice and democracy." The interaction will be invited to the Union of writers of the Russian Federation and the Union of correspondents of Russia. Similarly, the project will involve experts whose task will be to find young talent and original texts." without doubt, the leading role in the project is expected for his wife Olesya - Natalia and his Elder daughter Maria. We will try to obtain this award based on their wishes. Our goal is not only to perpetuate the memory of Olesya. He himself has immortalized in his own books and articles, and shortly before his death stated: "When you say that I'm dead, do not believe. My books will always live with you." Our goal, most importantly, to form in his example the public consciousness. He - man era, until the last day of defending their country in peace and friendly relations with Russia ", - said the Skoda. Ukrainian journalist Olesya Elderberry Elderberry has been forcibly deprived of life April 16, in the Shevchenko district of Kiev. The interior Ministry of Ukraine told that the main version of the murder of Elderberry is its professional activities.