Andrey Kurkov: At 17, I got my hands on an illegal copy of The Gulag Archipelago'Literary encounters shaped my childhood and influenced my development as a writer.
Putin Decides That Stalin's Victims Were Guilty After AllPutin's government is reversing the exoneration of Soviet-era victims, threatening historical accuracy and social justice.
Review: William Kentridge's Collaged Fever Dream of ShostakovichThe New York Philharmonic's performance integrates art and history, reflecting on the complexities of Soviet nostalgia and the artistry of Shostakovich.
The last Ukrainian city to host nuclear weapons regrets having given them upPervomaisk embodied the tension of living in a militarized zone during the Soviet era, reflecting both security and fear in the context of nuclear armament.
'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformationFirst nation to declare independence as Soviet Union collapsed - Lithuania's example for states under Kremlin's influence.Lithuania fights against Russian disinformation campaigns and pressure on Ukraine's supporters.
The last Ukrainian city to host nuclear weapons regrets having given them upPervomaisk embodied the tension of living in a militarized zone during the Soviet era, reflecting both security and fear in the context of nuclear armament.
'A fight for your way of life': Lithuania's culture minister on Ukraine and Russian disinformationFirst nation to declare independence as Soviet Union collapsed - Lithuania's example for states under Kremlin's influence.Lithuania fights against Russian disinformation campaigns and pressure on Ukraine's supporters.
The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad by Simon Parkin review the lost heroes of Soviet horticultureNikolai Vavilov's heroic plant collecting efforts saved biodiversity and aimed to address food scarcity during a devastating period in Russia's history.
Various Artists: Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996A new compilation highlights 25 years of Ukrainian music to celebrate its culture and richness, countering stereotypes during ongoing conflict.
A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany's Tortured HistoryJenny Erpenbeck's writing reflects the complexities of German and Soviet history through the lives of her characters, shaped by her experience growing up in East Germany.