Wladimir Georgijewitsch Sorokin
August 7, 1955
Vladimir Sorokin is a significant contemporary Russian author, emerging as a central figure of the 1980s Moscow underground scene. His work, often provocative and banned in the Soviet Union, explores themes of identity, power, and societal taboos through innovative language and post-classical literary forms. Sorokin consistently challenges established norms, with a style that blurs the lines between genres, encompassing novels, plays, and screenplays. His writing offers a distinctive lens on Russian society and its history, maintaining a powerful and unique authorial voice.
