Writer Reflects on Resistance to Russian Invasion

Maria Stepanova, a Russian writer, recounts her experiences during the early weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, describing her sleepless nights monitoring news and social media. She ultimately fled to Berlin and wrote her second novel, exploring themes of identity and resistance to the actions of the Russian government. Her work reflects on the pervasive nature of evil and the need to oppose it.

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