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Other Russias | Victoria Lomasko
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From a renowned graphic artist and activist, an incredible portrait of life in Russia today What does it mean to live in Russia today? What is it like to grow up in a forgotten city, to be a migrant worker or to grow old and seek solace in the Orthodox church? For the past eight years, graphic artist and activist Victoria Lomasko has been travelling around Russia and talking to people as she draws their stories. She spent time in dying villages where schoolteachers outnumber students; she stayed with sex workers in the city of Nizhny Novgorod; she went to juvenile prisons and spoke to kids who have no contact with the outside world; and she attended every major political rally in Moscow. The result is an extraordinary portrait of Russia in the Putin years -- a country full of people who have been left behind, many of whom are determined to fight for their rights and for progress against impossible odds. Empathetic, honest, funny, and often devastating, Lomasko's portraits show us a side of Russia that is hardly ever seen.
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ReadingEnvy
Other Russias | Victoria Lomasko
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This is my 6th Litsyversary! Huzzah.

This was a quick read for the non fiction quarter of #readingenvyrussia - the artist was present for many 21st century protests in Russia, and also did some reportage with groups of people like "working women" and a group of people who had been basically slaves imported from bordering countries but the local government turned a blind eye.↘️

ReadingEnvy Some of the graphic art is in the moment, like during a court proceeding or a protest march, while some is more refined. Both styles are powerful, and Victoria Lomasko's art and activism are deeply intwined. 2y
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Maria514626 Thanks for the recommendation, @ReadingEnvy I look forward to reading this after my current book—highly recommended! 2y
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catiewithac
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This is a very interesting book of reporting on Russian resistance under Putin. The author is an artist so the reporting is mostly images with brief descriptions. It is a powerful, important work. All Americans would do well to heed its warnings of state controlled media and government cronies.

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shawnmooney
Other Russias | Victoria Lomasko
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Ooh, while I don't much care for graphic novels this one (coming out at the end of June) sounds interesting!

https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/protest-tea-victoria-lomaskos-other-russias/