Alexander Daniel

In this captivating discussion, Alexander Daniel, son of Soviet writer Yuli Daniel, shares poignant memories of his father's arrest and trial alongside Andrei Sinyavsky in 1965. They explore the surprising public protests demanding justice, the chilling impact of political repression under Brezhnev, and the defiant spirit displayed in court. Alexander reveals the bond between the two writers during their harrowing experiences and reflects on the significance of preserving his father's prison poems, capturing a compelling chapter of dissent in Soviet history.