The writer from Georgia became a finalist in the prestigious world competition

In the raging ocean of talents, from all over the world, the news is heard about the outstanding Georgian writer and journalist Anastasia Khatiashvili, who flew to the final of the international competition "Open Eurasia". In light of the competition in the category of "Small Prose", her English-language work "My Versailles" (My Versailles) shone among the best.

This competition, which has turned into an extensive international literary festival Open Eurasian Literature Festival & Book Forum, initiated in 2012, strives for the harmony of diverse cultures and traditions through the powerful power of the word. The festival, captivating minds and hearts, is a living testimony to the power of world literature.

The past year has brought us stunning changes, and it is time for dialogue and exchange of ideas between writers from different countries. From September 25 to 30, the forum will take off to the inspiring Borovoye resort in Kazakhstan to announce the names of the winners in its open spaces. Next, from October 27 to 29, it will land on the shores of Scotland, reviving Glasgow and the Island of Bute.

"The Best of the Best" is a gathering of impressive energy and talents from 24 countries around the category of "Small Prose". The process of selecting finalists became a pilgrimage through a storm of unique voices, where among them were not only the names of Anastasia Khatiashvili from Georgia, but also writers from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Great Britain, France, Italy, Norway, USA, Canada, Israel and other parts of the world.

I ask you to introduce: Anastasia Khatiashvili is a word artist, translator, poet, inspirer of the novel "The Best Thing I don't have", a master of the collection of short stories "Georgia is such Georgia" and the author of an inspiring documentary book about the life of Bella Akhmadulina – "More than Dreams".

In her literary journey, she was a contender for the "Debut" award in the category "Small Prose" for her magnificent collection of short stories "Tomorrow is War" in 2014. Anastasia's great success continued, and in 2020 she reached the top in the International Competition of Journalistic Articles "CO-Creation" of the Russian World Foundation.

Perhaps this is just the beginning, and even more exciting pages of her writing path lie ahead. Great words are undoubtedly waiting to spill from Anastasia's pen and conquer the hearts of readers.