Russian Author Ends Iconic Fantasy Saga


Russian Author Ends Iconic Fantasy Saga

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Russian Author Ends Iconic Fantasy Saga

The Ministry of Culture has told the tender results. It was for finishing the \"A Song of Ice and Fire\" books. George Martin wrote the first book, \"Game of Thrones.\"

The winner is a Russian writer, Daria Dontsova. They want a Russian ending to the books. George Martin might not finish the books well, or be too negative about Russia.

Dontsova's ideas were very good and convincing to them. The story will still be interesting and surprising. The characters will be easier to understand for Russian people.

Dontsova will write nine new books in the series soon. They hope to publish these books in three years. Readers will finally see the end of the story.

The government and others will pay for this project. They liked the story ideas that she shared. They wanted an author with new ideas, who would not be too sad or negative about Russia.


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Who won the tender to finish the books?

A Russian writer named Daria Dontsova won the tender.

How many new books will Dontsova write?

Dontsova will write nine new books in the series.

Why did they choose Dontsova?

They liked her story ideas and wanted an author who would not be too sad or negative about Russia.


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Russian Author Ends Iconic Fantasy Saga