Elena Chizhova Poradie kníh
Elena Čižovová, bývalá ekonómka a podnikateľka, sa po záchrane z horiacej výletnej lode v roku 1996 obrátila k písaniu. Jej próza sa vyhýba trikom a dáva prednosť emocionálnej úprimnosti, aby preskúmala bolestivé miesta ruskej histórie, na ktoré by súčasná kultúra radšej zabudla. Píše s naliehavosťou a skúma tajnú kultúru odporu a spomienok medzi matkami, babičkami a dcérami Ruska. Ako riaditeľka petrohradského centra PEN je hlboko spojená s literárnym životom.
- 2022
- 2019
Little Zinnobers
- 248 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
The narrative explores the struggle to nurture fundamental human values within a totalitarian regime through the lens of a dedicated teacher who organizes a school theatre. As her students rehearse Shakespeare's works, they navigate the harsh realities of Soviet life. The story delves into themes of resilience and the transformative power of love, portraying the tough, enduring bonds that help individuals confront life's challenges and the specter of mortality.
- 2018
- 2012
The Time of Women
- 272 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
Set in mid-twentieth century Soviet Union, the story follows Antonina, an unwed mother navigating life in a communal apartment with her daughter, Suzanna. They share their space with three diverse elderly women: Glikeria, the daughter of former serfs; Ariadna, a French-speaking woman from a wealthy background; and Yevdokia, who is illiterate and resentful. Together, they bond over shared hardships and impart their rich historical experiences, secretly renaming Suzanna Sofia and teaching her about their tumultuous past, including the Revolution and World War II.