Lithuanian Translation of Amadoka Published
The Science and Encyclopaedic Publishing Centre released the Lithuanian edition of Sofia Andrukhovych’s novel.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Books
The Science and Encyclopaedic Publishing Centre of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania has published a Lithuanian translation of the novel Amadoka. The translation, produced by Zita Marėnė, was partially funded by the Ukrainian Book Institute.
Why it matters
The publication expands the reach of Sofia Andrukhovych’s award-winning literature to a wider international audience. The novel, originally released in Ukraine in 2020, has gained significant critical recognition through prestigious literary awards.
Sofia Andrukhovych received the Sholem Aleichem Prize in 2023 and the International Literary Prize of the Cultural Centre and City Theatre of Stockholm in 2025. The original version of the novel was released in Ukraine in 2020.
The players
Sofia Andrukhovych
She is a prominent Ukrainian author and recipient of multiple international literary honors.
Zita Marėnė
She is the translator responsible for adapting the original novel into the Lithuanian language.
Ukrainian Book Institute
This government-affiliated entity supports the promotion and international distribution of Ukrainian literature.
Science and Encyclopaedic Publishing Centre
This institution is part of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania and handles academic and literary publishing.
The details
The Lithuanian edition of Amadoka was translated by Zita Marėnė and brought to market by the Science and Encyclopaedic Publishing Centre. Financial support for the project was provided in part by the Ukrainian Book Institute to facilitate the cross-border distribution of the text.
Timeline
The original novel was published in Ukraine in 2020.
Andrukhovych was awarded the Sholem Aleichem Prize in 2023.
The Stockholm International Literary Prize was awarded to Andrukhovych in 2025.
The Lithuanian translation was published on October 7, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The international expansion of Amadoka follows a trend of increasing global visibility for contemporary Ukrainian literature. This release marks an extension of the 2020 original publication by introducing the work to new non-Ukrainian audiences.
Readers in Lithuania can now access this award-winning work in their native language through the national library's publishing wing. The involvement of the Ukrainian Book Institute suggests a broader effort to make such translations widely available in regional bookstores.
The takeaway
The arrival of this translation highlights the continued global interest in award-winning contemporary literature. Readers looking to explore foreign fiction may benefit from tracking translations supported by national cultural institutions.
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