Program of 8 OEBF Literary Festival 2019 Brussels

VIII Open Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival 2019 by Eurasian Creative Guild and Hertfordshire Press with AIDEX

Provisional Programme OEBF-2019:

13/11/2019 Wednesday

14.00: Registration of Participants/ for participants and guests

16:00: Opening of the exhibition of artists OEBF – 2019: Olesiya Shibaeva (Moldova), Gulzada Hamra (Kyrgyzstan), Emil Guzairov (Russia), Umithan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan), Ravil Abdulov (Kazakhstan), Akhmetzhan Akhatbakiyev (Kazakhstan) and Peaks of Asia (Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan)

18:00: Humanitarian Hero award ceremony and drinks at AIDEX 2019/ for speakers and official participants only

Venue: Brussels Expo Hall 11, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

14/11/2019 Thursday

09.00-17:00: Art Exhibition OEBF – 2019, Olesiya Shibaeva (Moldova), Gulzada Hamra (Kyrgyzstan), Emil Guzairov (Russian Federation), Umithan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan), Ravil Abdulov (Kazakhstan), Akhmetzhan Akhatbakiyev (Kazakhstan) and Peaks of Asia (Almagul Yesimova, Abay Chunchalinov, Elena Fursa, Bakytnur Burdesbekov, Asia Bekisheva, Lora Pak, Adilgali Bayandin, Smakova Bibigul)/ free entry

10:00 – 10:45 Opening Ceremony dedicated to Abai 175th Anniversary: Speakers: Jonathan Fryer, Marat Akhmedjanov, Stephen M. Bland, Bakhtygul Makhanbetova/ free entry/ Auditorium 2

10:50 – 11:35 Talk in memory of Chingiz Aytmatov: Taking Oscar Wilde to Central Asia Jonathan Fryer draws parallels between the work of Wilde and that of the Kyrgyz writer, Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928-2008). This may seem surprising, but all will be revealed.

Guest speakers: Jonathan Fryer, Gulsifat Shahidi, Stephen M. Bland, Nurym Taibek/ free entry/ Auditorium 1

12.00: Exhibition Tour in Aidex/ location: Aidex Brussels, Esplanade, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium, free entry

13.00: Networking Lunch OEBF and AIDEX participants/ by invitation only

Venue: Brussels Expo Hall 11, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

15/11/2019 Friday

Open Eurasia – 2018 contest winners roadshow

11:00 – 11:15 ECG Book Series 2019 presentation: Eurasian Literature roadshow presenting new books of the ECG 2019: Vladimir Tulinov ‘The Guardsmen of Hippocrates,’ Kanybek Imanaliev ‘The Kaganate,’ and Alfred Engalychev ‘I day mne Bog.’

11:15-11:45 Gulsifat Shahidi (Tajikistan) with Stephen Bland: (Best translation, Irina Drofa Award)

Gulsifat Shahidi began her career working in the Tajik branch of MGTRK Mir, editor-in-chief of radio and television. Her work was published in the print media of Tajikistan and Russia. Her works include the storybook “Tales of Grandma Gulsifat,” the storybook “Neighbors,” and the scientific essay “Sentimental Journey,” published in Tajik, Russian, and English.

11:45-12:05 Oksana Gordiyko (Poland -Ukraine): (Best film, Nemat Kelimbetov Award)

Oksana Gordiyko – journalist, Writer and Director of Documentary Films, Artist. Oksana is the Repeated winner of All-Ukrainian and international competitions and festivals of television and radio programs, among which 2 place at the International Festival “Kalinowa Wyspa – 2010” (Olsztyn, Polska) – the program “Being European”; 1st place at the VII International Festival “Winning Together” (Yalta, Crimea) 2011. – radio film “Shake”. Since 2012, Oksana begins to paint and in recent years she has created more than 100 paintings, many of which are in private collections in Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Ukraine and Russia.

12:05-12:20 Arina Chunaeva: (Russia) with Stephen Bland: (Best children’s work, Maria Shevel Award)

For the past two years, Arina Chunaeva has been writing scripts for Russian cartoons: «Фиксики», «Летающие звери», «Машинки». Arina wrote her first children’s book about Mouse Leah, published by the British publisher Hertfordshire Press. In the past – a psychologist, and now a screenwriter, journalist and writer. All of her current work is for children and about children.

12:20-12:35 – Lyudmila Dubkovetskaya: (Moldova) with John Farndon, (Best female work, Marzya Zakiryanova Award)

Lyudmila Dubkovetskaya – Member of the Union of Writers of Moldova named after A.S. Pushkin, a member of the Union of Writers, Art Critics and Critics of Russia “Титул”. Since 1995, poems and stories have been published on the pages of district newspapers of Chisinau, and are also included in the collective collections of poets from Moldova, Russia and the CIS. In 2011, the first personal collection of poems and short stories “Polar Star” was released. She was awarded the Golden Pen diploma, nominee for the Sweet Kingdom contest for the children’s book, and winner of the Poetry for People poetry contest.

12:35-13:15 – Coffee break

13:15-13:55 – Editor Talk by Alan Flowers: A POETIC TREASURY FROM BELARUS “A celebration of the life and work of Vera Rich”.

In this adventurous poetic treasury, three remarkable wordsmiths from Belarus are further introduced to specialists and general anglophone readers alike. A feat only realisable, possibly, through the outstanding vision and almost legendry skills of translator, journalist, songsmith and cultural historian, Vera Rich. Indeed, her insightful, pioneering, work on the potent and stirring verses of Janka Kupala – the bard and prophet of Belarusian letters, is herein accompanied by subtle interpretations of Jakub Kolas as the wry observer of Belarusian customs, along with Maksim Bahdanovich as its experimental, sophisticated and lyrical literary moderniser. Each fearless poet, in turn, constructing the very foundations upon which contemporary Belarusian literature is built. And as such, this proud collection of captivating poetry from a uniquely gifted nation truly celebrates the achievements of an astonishing lady.

14:00-14:50 Talk by Josephine (Berkinalieva Sagynbүby, Kyrgyzstan): Girl dancing in the sky

About the author: ‘Member of the Writers’ Union of Kyrgyzstan since 2014 Very interested in opera classical works, from time to time I am fond of singing operas. And also performed on stages repeatedly and expressively read verses of Kyrgyz poets. Published works: 1) “Chan Baskan Barak” (Leaf covered with dust) poetry collection S. Berkinalieva – 2014. Poetic work included in the general collections of poems: 2)”Kyzdar ay” Poetic collection of poems of the literary circle. Publishing House “Velikye gory”(Great mountains), 2014 3) “Posvyashcheniye poetu Turaru” (Dedication to the poet Turar) Bishkek, 2015. 3)”Jolongo er deste” (Dedication to the poet Zholon) Publishing house Osoo Gulchynar, 2015.

15:00 – 16:00 John Farndon Talk: Brings to life in English some of the best poetry from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Yakutia, Tatarstan and Russia.

John Farndon is a best-selling author of non-fiction books, a playwright, poet, composer and translator. His translations of poetry for the Uzbek author Hamid Ismailov’s ‘The Devil’s Dance’ helped it win the European Bank RD Literary Prize 2019. His translation of Kazakh author Rollan Seisenbaev’s ‘The Dead Wander in the Desert’ has just been released by Amazon Crossing. He is accompanied by Anthony Cable, singing the songs of Vysotsky in English.
Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000 / free attendance

16:00-17:00 Talk by Nurym Taibek, Editor, Russian Service, Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Rational Religion Initiative to Unite Humanity Into One Family To Save It from Wars and Self-Annihilation

Nurym Taibek – the author of dozens of scientific publications on philosophy, appeared in the media dozens of times (TV, press, radio, including the BBC), had successful experience in upholding human rights and freedoms, writing effective letters to the country’s authorities. Simultaneous and written translation expert, including for USAID, chief editor of WSJ Canada, Baker & McKenzie, CISCO.

Ahmadiyya Community’s Rational Religion Initiative fills the void in between all the “mainstream” and “unorthodox” belief and worldview systems and unties the knots of contradictions with a spirit of “Love for All, Hatred for None” and unites the whole humankind into a true global family

Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000 / free attendance

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18:00 – Tour (dinner) to the Ahmadiyya Mosque / free event

Venue: Bait-ul-Mujeeb Mosque, Chaussée d’Alsemberg 1210 – 1180 Uccle Bruxelles

16/11/2019 Saturday

10:00 – 19:00: Exhibition of Eurasian Artists in the museum dedicated to L. Ron Hubbard

10:00-14:00 Voices of Eurasia: moderated by with Stephen Bland: presentations by Open Eurasia 2019 finalists (official participants)/ free entry

14:00 – 15:00 ECG Annual Board Meeting with participation of board members: Marat Akhmedjanov, John Farndon, Oksana Zhukova, Yelena Bezrukova, Yelena Aslanyan,Gulsifat Shahidi, Anastasia Kuzmicheva and others/ lunch/ for individual members, official participants and speakers only (not for contestants)

15:00 – 15:45 Masterclass by Elena Bezrukova (Kazakhstan, Musienko) master class “Training communications for creative people.” Purpose: to see resources for the world to present their creative abilities and results. All participants will receive certificates from the Elena Bezrukova Center.

“Communication training for creative people” is intended for creative people of any profession. At the training, participants will see what communication processes occur during the formation of creativity and presentation to the world, what obstacles arise during this period, and how to overcome them. This training was specifically designed for members of the Eurasian Creative Guild. Successfully held in Bishkek, Almaty.

Elena Bezrukova – PhD in Psychology, Doctor of PhD, business trainer, author of more than 20 books and teaching aids, including restaurant business and personnel management. Organizer and owner of the Center, Elena Bezrukova, leading business coach, coach, practicing psychologist. Member ETG Advisory Board. The author of more than 25 books on the psychology of the profession and career development. The author of projective graphics, graflevist. Writer. The speaker of international venues. Graphic works and books were presented in London, Moscow, Stockholm, Minsk, Bishkek, Nur-Sultan, Almaty.

15:45 – 16:30 TBC Masterclass by Emil Guzairov (Russia, writer, architect, designer)

Emil is interested in graphics, painting, architecture, graphic design, and book engineering, and also designs interiors and private homes. Emil draws illustrations, draws up and publishes, in limited editions, copyrighted books in the genre of “The Book of the Artist” and “Book Art”.

16:30 – 17:00 Author talk by Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva: presentation of the book “Keanu Reeves: Unfinished Portrait. Part 1”

The protagonist of the book is the actor, director and producer Keanu Reeves. His real social biography and success story serves as the basis for describing his spiritual path. The plot develops along two parallel lines. The first is an external well-known biography and filmography, the second is the realization of his spiritual fate. The emphasis is precisely on this second half of the biography, as the story of a completely free person living his own spiritual life, without regard to generally accepted stereotypes and patterns.

Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva — first child from 4 in a multinational family delivered in Almaty City, Kazakhstan. Loves to study, read, travel and… laugh. Studied in various educational institutions such as Diplomatic Academy of London, UCL, etc., where she had been called by native speakers with a short and friendly name “Jane”. Nowadays she runs various businesses, raising a daughter. Her hobby is to produce and implement the ideas which make this world a better place to live in. Owner of the “Keanu Reeves’ News” group on a Facebook and channel “To Keanu with respect” on the Youtube.

17:00 – 18:00 Author Talk by Stephen M. Bland: The award-winning author and journalist, Stephen M.Bland will be presenting a speech entitled: Dictators, Devastation and Dadaism: From Uzbekistan’s Desert of Forbidden Art to Armenia’s Forgotten People.

Stephen M. Bland – a freelance journalist, award-winning author and travel writer specialising in Central Asia, the Caucasus and South-East Asia, Stephen M. Bland’s articles have appeared in numerous publications including Vice, The Diplomat, Motherboard and EurasiaNet.

18:00 – 19:00: Nick Rowan (UK) Book Launch (Silk Road)

Nick Rowan is interested in Central Asia, the editor-in-chief of OCA magazine (London), author of Friendly Steppes: A Silk Road Journey, in which the author talks about his adventures and journeys along the Silk Road. A graduate of Oxford University, currently working in the oil industry for Shell in London.

19:00 – Аward Ceremony for the winners of the Open Eurasia 2019 Contest modretaed by Marat Akhmedjanov and John Farndon/ only for speakers and official participants)

Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000

17/11/2019 Sunday

10:00 – 19:00: Exhibition of Eurasian Artists in the museum dedicated to L. Ron Hubbard

10:00 – 18:00 – Visit to France (city of Lille)****

Venue: Boulevard de Waterloo, 101-103 Bruxelles, 1000

**** transportation at participants own expense (approximate cost 40€)

***** extra guests In case of available seats and additional payment for dinner of 100 Euros per person

OEBF 2019 Awards

16/11/2019 Brussels

Literature Grant, OEBF for first place from Hertfordshire Press

Award named after Nemat Kelimbetov for the best short film (TBC)

Award named after Marziya Zakiriyanova for the best female writer

Award named after Mariya Shevel for the best children’s fairy tale

Diploma ‘Generals of the World for Peace’ for the best work which promotes peace

‘Butterfly’s Song’ Award for first place in Poetry, established by the Yermek Amanshayev

‘Live Line’ Award for the best illustration, established by Adam Kapanov

“BelRos” Award for the “Literary translation”, established by Oleg Nesterkov

ECG award for achievements in the promotion of Eurasian Literature

Participants, guests and speakers:*

Sultan Rayev (Kyrgyzstan)
Yelena Bezrukova (Kazakhstan) – speaker
Yermek Amanshayev (Kazakhstan)*
Gulsifat Shakhidi (Tajikistan) – speaker
Kairat Zakiriyanov (Kazakhstan)
Nastasiya Kuzmicheva (Belarus)
Sergey Molokovskiy (Belarus)
Mark (Marat) Akhmedjanov (UK – Uzbekistan) – organizer
Adam Kapanov (Kazakhstan)
Narkabilov Narkuchkar (Uzbekistan)*
Zhukova Oksana (Ukraine, Russia)
Lenar Shaekh (Russia) -official participant
Stephen M. Bland (UK) – speaker
Marina Markina (Russia) – spectator
Anastasija Daugule (Ukraine) – spectator
Jurakhon Mamatov (Tajikistan) – spectator
Arkadij Frejdlin (Czech) – spectator
Yerkin Kaliyev (Kazakhstan) – spectator
Jelena Rasevska (Latvian) – spectator
Valeri Markine (Netherlands) – spectator
Khalidia Akhmedzhanova (Crimea) – spectator
Zhanna Shvydkaya (Russia) – spectator
Yelena Aslanyan (Armenia) – spectator
Gayane Aslanyan (Armenia) – spectator
Olga Marusina (Belgium) – spectator
Atabek Atabekov (Uzbekistan) – spectator
Arina Chunaeva (Russia) – speaker
Marina Podlesnaia (Moldova) – spectator
Bakhtygul Makhanbetova(Kazakhstan) – spectator
Larissa Pushina (Russia) – spectator
Andrei Zapsa (Moldova) – spectator
Antonina Karimova (Russia) – spectator
Aktuigun Pazylova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Bobur Jalolov (Uzbekistan) – spectator
Umitkhan Ataniyazova (Uzbekistan) – spectator
Tatiana Sereda (Belgium) – spectator
Tatiana Raskazova (Russia) – spectator
Roumiana Karapetrova (Bulgarian) – spectator
Hasanov Masar (Azerbaijan) – official participant
Chalabayeva Zhanna (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Ussenaliyeva Aizhan (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Kurbanov Leonid (Russia) – official participant
Dubcovetcaia Ludmila (Moldova) – speaker
Curocichin Alexandr (Moldova) – official participant
Myshev Iurii (Russia) – official participant
Kabylgazina Klara (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Yskakuly Danday (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Minayeva Tatyana (Ukraine) – official participant
Karimov Gumer (Russia) – official participant
Jurčová Timea (Slovakia) – official participant
İspəndiyarova Əfsanə (Azerbaijan) – official participant
Guzairov Emil (Russia) – exhibition
Ataniyazova Umithan (Uzbekistan) – exhibition
Abdulov Ravil (Kazakhstan) – exhibition
Akhatbakiyev Akhmetzhan (Kazakhstan) – exhibition
Мambetsadykova Gulnar (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Gordiiko Oksana (Poland) – speaker
Zhunushov Kanybek (Kyrgyzstan) – speaker
Taibek Nurym (Kazakhstan-UK) – speaker
Leshkevich Tatiana (Russia) – speaker
Lana Timofeeva (Belarus) – official participant
Aldona Grupas (Lithuania -UK) – official participant
Fazolat Karamshoeva (Tajikistan) – official participant
Anna Schneider (Russia) – official participant
Mikhail Kunitski (Belarus) – official participant
Ekaterina Khlebnikova (Russia) – official participant
Nishanova Dilorom (USA -Uzbekistan) – official participant
Razmyslovich Svetlana (Russia) – official participant
Elen Koro (Russia) – official participant
Maxutova Aiya (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Dana Zheteyeva (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Ogandzhanian Gagik (Russia) – official participant
Uvaliyev Murat (Kazakhstan) – official participant
Zhanat Akhmetova (Kazakhstan) – spectator
Dinara Tasmambetova (Kazakhstan)*
Nafisa Hasanova (Belgium) – spectator
Banu Toleukhanova (Kazakhstan) – spectator
Makhabat Alishova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Begizhan Akhmedov (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Olga Petintseva (Belgium) – spectator
Temirbek Dzholdobaev (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Ekaterina Pivnik (Russia) – official participant
Evgenij Pivnik (Russia) – spectator
Liudmila Culicova (Moldova) – spectator
Elena Lescu (Moldova) – spectator
Alexandra Khvorost (Russia) – spectator
Bektenova Bubuira (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Nargisa Karasartova (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Dulaeva Olga (Russia) – spectator
Mikhail Ouzikov (Canada) – spectator
Aleh Kunitski (Belarus) – spectator
Milena Ivanova (Tajikistan) – spectator
Elena Smirnova (Russia) – spectator
Natallia Rusak (Belarus) – spectator
Oleg Nesterkov (Belarus) – official participant
Siarhei Malakhouski (Belarus) – spectator
Kenzhebek Bakeev (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Kamalbek Bokhinov (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Hollingsworth Simon (UK) – spectator
Nazira Momosheva (Kyrgyzstan) – spectator
Laura Berdikhojayeva (Kazakhstan) – spectator
Almagul Yesimova (Kazakhstan)* -exhibition
Abay Chunchalinov (Kazakhstan) * exhibition
Elena Fursa (Kazakhstan)* – exhibition
Bakytnur Burdesbekov (Kazakhstan)* – exhibition
Asia Bekisheva (Kazakhstan)* – exhibition
Laura Pak (Kyrgyzstan)* – exhibition
Adilgali Bayandin (Kazakhstan)* – exhibition
Smakova Bibigul (Kazakhstan) * – exhibition
Katanina Olesia (Russia) – official participant
Victorya Malyushitskaya (Belarus) – organizer
Yevgeniya Sikhimbayeva (Kazakhstan) – speaker
Josephine (Berkinalieva Sagynbүbү, Kyrgyzstan) – speaker
Kanybek Imanaliev (Kyrgyzstan)*
Alan Flowers (UK) – speaker
Angelina Krasnogir (Belarus) – organizer
Blohina Ludmila (Russia) * participant
Kendjayeva Zulkhumar (Uzbekistan) * participant
Golubitskaya Dzhamilya (Russia) * participant
Kaminska Natalia (Ukraine) – official participant
Alina Moseykina (Russia) * participant
Ksenia Kirillova (Russia) * participant
Hrynkevich Nadzeya (Belarus) * participant
Nina Yagolnitser (Israel) * participant
Terkin Valery (Russia) * participant
Irina Egorova (Russia) * participant
Parfenov Iurii (Russia) * participant
Sakalou Aliaksandr (Belarus) – official participant
Volha Sianiuk (Belarus) – spectator
Yulia Olshevskaya (Russia) * participant
Olga Bagriy (Ukraine) * participant
Radova Olga (Moldova) * participant
Ponczek Cordelia (Poland- USA) – spectator

*Through a representative or online

Additional information:

The Open Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival was previously known as the Open Central Asia Book Forum and Literature Festival 2012-2014, and as the Open Central Asia and Eurasian Book Forum and Literature Festival 2015
Links to previous festivals: 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2017 / 2018 /