The Library has recently acquired Russia Starts Here : Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire by Howard Amos – a compelling piece of reportage devoted to the Pskov region in western Russia. The author offers an insightful portrayal of the area’s people, history, and culture, highlighting its distinctive position on the border between Russia and Europe. This work provides a nuanced perspective on a region that, as the title suggests, marks the beginning of Russia.
The book is now available for borrowing:
Russia Starts Here : Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire / London : Bloomsbury Continuum, 2025. xviii, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. ISBN: 9781472991362.
‘A work of exceptional reportage. Every encounter is woven wih humanity, lyricism and insight into ordinary lives. this kind of nuance is rare… A different level of insight to anything I’ve read for a long time about Russia.’ – Sophy Roberts