A exploration through Russian literature is a captivating experience, carrying the reader from the gilded cages of Imperial Russia to the brutal realities of Soviet life. Beginning with the elegant verse of Alexander Pushkin, we witness a world of balls, love affairs, and fierce passions. As we progress, we encounter the works of Dostoevsky, Tolsto… Read More

The Soviet era cast a long shadow/veil/spectre over Russian literature. Writers found themselves navigating/trembling within/oscillating between the rigid confines of state ideology and the enduring yearnings/desires/aspirations of the human soul. Censorship/Suppression/The iron fist was a constant Ivan Bunin companion/threat/reality, forcing many … Read More