My Russia: War or Peace?
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A passionate, eye-opening account of a state entangled in a complex and bloody past, as well as a love letter to a conflicted country.
Mikhail Shishkin is a Russian author celebrated for his lucid and concise prose, which draws from the tradition of Pushkin while exploring universal themes of death, resurrection, and love. Deeply influenced by literary giants like Chekhov, Tolstoy, and Bunin, his work is often compared to that of Nabokov and Joyce. Shishkin's distinctive style and profound engagement with the human condition have earned him international acclaim. He is also known for his open criticism of the current Russian government.

A passionate, eye-opening account of a state entangled in a complex and bloody past, as well as a love letter to a conflicted country.