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Brilliant first hand, first person account by an outsider of modern day Russia. Smooth easy reading style. While the author lived and worked in Russia for 7 years, he remains very much detached in point of view and criticisms.
An interesting assessment of the effect of Soviet oppression on current Russian society. Bullough cites multi-fold increases in alcoholism (which is an inadequate term for the Russian version), corruption, lack of work ethic, and demographic decline.Through the twentieth century, the government in Moscow taught the Russian shat hope and tust are dangerous, inimical and treacherous. That is the root of the social breakdown that has caused hte epidemic of alcoholism, the collapsing bith rate, the
There are two narratives in this book - Bullough's theory that drinking is destroying Russia, and a biography of Father Dmitry. Although both are interesting and book-worthy, Bullough's fails to join the book's premise (alcohol-abuse) with its content (Father Dmitry). I picked up this book because it was advertised as a study of Russia's self-destruction, which I found really interesting. And Bullough's chapters on this topic are just that, interesting, supported by facts and interesting figures...
Fantastic book about the demographic decline of Russia, its alcoholism, and how the life of a dissident priest mirrors the life of the Soviet Union/Russia in the 20th century. As good a piece of journalism as I've read in years.
Too fragmented, I had a hard time following the main story line.
Fascinating book.if the Uthor is to be believed we have nothing to fear from the current crisis that Putin created in Ukraine.
A captivating mix of USSR history (mostly 1960-80s), picture of modern Russia, and Father Dmitry Dudko's own story. The author is writing in a simple language, yet capturing just enough details to create almost cinematic effect. I felt like I was taking journey with him.Also, being Ukrainian who lived some time in Russia, I can confirm: this book is absolutely objective (and times surprisingly deep) image of modern Russia, its atmosphere, and common people. I would recommend this book to everyon...
Well written and fascinating. The author chose an interesting device (Father Dimitry) to illustrate the impact Russia's last decade has on the current people.
Loving travelogues as they are one of my top 3 categories to read, this particular juxtaposition of oral history and present day Russians' opinions paired within the locations of their lives' realities- it is just a superlative read. I could hardly put it down.In the last 9 years I have had close association with Russian and Lithuanian immigrants through my work and also in my personal life of caring for my elderly and multi-stroke disabled father. One from the Ukraine has become a good and life...
I struggled between 2 and 3 stars. The premise and the first 100 pages were very interesting. Over time the book started to read less like a tragic account of a fallen priest and more like a self indulgent travel memoir sprinkled heavily with Russophobia. Like “Eat, Pray, Love” combined with a foreign policy speech at the Democratic National Convention.At one point the author spends several pages documenting his search for a house that he doesn’t find but does make sure to include his generous t...
