Soviet dissident's poems published in English
Alexander Vvedensky's work challenges poetry lovers, yet at moments he reminds literary critic Phoebe Taplin of T. S. Eliot, Dylan Thomas and Shelley
A gripping journey from Mississippi to Moscow
In “The Black Russian,” Vladimir Alexandrov, professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale University, uncovers a remarkable story of an American in turn-of-the-century Russia
Boris Akunin to write book on Russian history
The prominent Russian novelist, known for his detective stories, plan to write a new book on history that will be both informative and entertaining
Book shopping and swapping thrives in Moscow
Tangible literature still has a place in the hearts of many Muscovites, and proponents of the printed word don't have to look far to find their next fix
Nicholas Roerich: A Quest and a Legacy
A recently published collection of essays by Manju Kak represents the artistic, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Nicholas Roerich
Satire on Russian ambitions and glamour
In "The Lying Year,” Andrei Gelasimov’s evokes the shifting morality of Moscow in the 1990s; behind the glamour is the emotional carnage of a world where trust is impossible
The women behind Russia’s most famous writers
Behind some of the country’s most successful writers like Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and Bulgakov, there was always a woman
The Tarantino of Russian literature writes 'hard' novels
Russian-American writer Alexaner Genis and RIR's Nora FitzGerald reflects on the books of Vladimir Sorokin, Russia's prominent writer who has created a language of violence and terrible beauty
Daniil Kharms, Master of Deadpan, Father of the Absurd
Absurdist Daniil Kharms died 70 years ago on February 2nd, but his literary legacy has only just begun
Chilling Science Fiction for the Facebook age
"Anna Starobinets’ novel “The Living” is a baffling, satirical prophecy on a futuristic world that doesn't appear too unlikely in this digital revolution era. Phoebe Taplin reviews it for RIR
Vladimir Sorokin shortlisted for Man Booker Prize
Russian novelist Vladimir Sorokin was included in kist of finalists of the prestigious Man Booker International Prize
Nabokov’s poetry: ridiculous or sublime?
A new volume of “Collected Poems” (Penguin, 2012) reveals unusual facets of the famous novelist, from childish nonsense to émigré insomnia
Siberian Education: Fact or fantasy?
“Siberian Education” and “Free Fall” by Nicolai Lilin attract both fans and scathing critics
At 50, Victor Pelevin creates myths for the new Russia
As a writer whose experience straddles two eras, pre and post-perestroika, Pelevin illuminates characters that simultaneously inhabit different worlds
Russian Magic Tales: A mix of folk stories and Soviet bureaucracy
Robert Chandler’s compendium of folk tales and short stories makes a valuable addition to any bookshelf
Clothes by a free spirit, tied to Tolstoy
The fashion team behind OMSK Belgium are happy to explain why trend-setters around the world are suddenly wearing the image of Leo Tolstoy
"Vital Needs of the Dead" chronicles history and the intimacy of loss
Igor Sakhnovsky’s novel is a subtle, but powerful account of growing up in provincial Soviet Russia
Magical tales to capture younger imaginations
A range of ballets, fairy tales and adventures for children, as well as action heroes for teens, make ideal Russian-themed stocking-fillers
A holiday-season wish list of Russian books
From translated classics to postmodern forays, from travelogues to coffee-table tomes, here is a roundup of the finest in print
Book Review: Redefining India and Asia
‘Simonia, Selected Works’ has a series of insights on political discourse that would be of great benefit to younger readers