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Howard Amos is a writer and journalist, who has been published by outlets including The Guardian, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, The Associated Press and The New Republic. Raised in London, he spent a year living in Russia’s Pskov Region before working for almost a decade as a correspondent in Moscow. He left Russia in the days after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and, based out of Armenia, did a year-long stint as editor-in-chief of The Moscow Times in exile. He now lives in Edinburgh.
Armed with years of firsthand experience and knowledge, Howard Amos draws a compelling and unsparing account of the lives of many ordinary, and extraordinary, Russians, delivering their stories of disillusionment, hope, love, and memories in an unflinching style laced with both cynicism and empathy. Truly kaleidoscopic and unique in its reach, this is a superbly written and unusual book that is sometimes difficult to read but is ultimately absolutely unforgettable. -- Caroline Eden, author of 'Cold Kitchen' An exquisitely observed and subtle portrait of a key region of Russia which throws light on the character of the country as a whole. Here are the roots of autocracy and war, but also of heroic resistance, selflessness and survival. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes. This is a penetrating study which confronts the violence, manipulation and injustice at the heart of modern Russia while brimming with humanity and insight. -- Tom Parfitt, author of 'High Caucasus'
