The Essential Anna Politkovskaya

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Vintage Classics
16 June 2026

Reportage & collected journalism; Political science & theory

Published to mark the 20th anniversary of her assassination- An introduction to the internationally admired journalist, 'Russia's lost moral conscience' and one of Putin's fiercest critics

Twenty years ago Putin's fiercest critic was gunned down.

Anna Politkovskaya was one of the great, heroic investigative journalists of the modern era. Shining a light on Russian state corruption, human rights abuses, and the brutal conflict in Chechnya she was renowned for her unwavering commitment to exposing the harsh realities of life in Russia under Vladimir Putin's regime. That was until her violent murder in 2006.

In this collection, published ahead of the twentieth anniversary of her death, the raw, unflinching prose that defined Politkovskaya's career is brought together to provide an unparalleled look at the complexities of modern Russia and the enduring fight for human rights within it. Through vivid storytelling and courageous reporting, Politkovskaya delves into themes of political oppression, the struggle for justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The Essential Anna Politkovskaya is not just a tribute to a remarkable journalist, but a crucial reminder of the power of the written word to challenge authority and inspire change.

WITH A FOREWORD BY HELENA KENNEDY AND AN AFTERWORD FROM NOBEL PRIZE-WINNER, SVETLANA ALEXIEVICH

By: Anna Politkovskaya
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 266g
ISBN: 9781784879730
ISBN 10: 1784879738
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 16 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Known to many as 'Russia's lost moral conscience', Anna Politkovskaya was a special correspondent for the Russian newspaper Novaya gazeta and the recipient of many honours for her writing. She is the author of A Dirty War, Putin's Russia and A Russian Diary, and a collection of works, Nothing But the Truth. Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in Moscow in October 2006.