The best books from Meduza’s publishing house, according to the people who work here
In the three years since Meduza launched its publishing house, we’ve published more than 30 books in Russian. Now, when people ask which we recommend, we have to ask a few questions: Fiction or nonfiction? Or perhaps diaries or autofiction? And on what subject? War, history, politics, film, music, parenting? Yes, we have all of that, and we’re very proud of it. Choosing just one is getting…
In the three years since Meduza launched its publishing house, over 30 books in Russian have been published. When asked which books to recommend, the colleagues were asked to write about their favorite. Galina Timchenko, publisher, suggested "Bad Russians" by Anton Dolin, praising its gripping storytelling and expertise. Ivan Kolpakov, editor-in-chief, recommended "The Lady of the Mine" by Sergei Lebedev, noting his extraordinary gift for storytelling and expertise.
Lana Estemirova, publishing editor, endorsed "Please Live" by Sergei Lebedev, explaining its universal appeal and ability to connect different genres. Dmitry Ivanov, publishing editor, chose "Where Do Dictatorships Drift?" by Konstantin Gaaze, stating its deep and systematic analysis of Russia's aggression and Putin's regime.
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