Return to Russia

Author: Shao Ning
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: When the superpower Soviet Union, which had dominated for over seventy years and spanned the Northern Hemisphere, suddenly collapsed, the author was studying in Russia and witnessed this tragic event. In reality, she spent those unforgettable days together with the Russian people. Several years later, as a journalist, she returned to Russia and revisited the place she knew so well but found unfamiliar. A decade of changes, ruthless time. Faced with various transformations, her heart could not be at peace. She conducted in-depth interviews and obtained many fresh firsthand materials, writing these essays with genuine emotions. They cover Russia's politics, economy, social life, as well as its brilliant artistic halls, leaving readers in awe and deep reflection, while also offering profound inspiration.