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Archive
A curated collection of past posts.
Thoughts on Russia

Reflections on Alexei Navalny, protest and the fragile nature of democracy — from Moscow demonstrations to marching for clean water in London.
A reflection on war, dissent and the Russian artist Yelena Osipova — and the question of what a fictional character might do in very real times.

On Writing

On being shortlisted and discovering my characters in the National Portrait Gallery
How a Dreary Day in Moscow Led to a Novel

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