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Andrey Kurkov: "Life is now measured in Orwells and Kafkas"

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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Orwellian Realities and the Art of Translation

This chapter explores the current political climates in the US and Russia, examining the concerning emergence of Orwellian themes within these nations. Additionally, it touches on the intricacies of translating and publishing a new literary work centered on Revolutionary Kyiv, following a brief interlude for an advertisement.

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