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Lev Ryzhkov – Zombie Apocalypse of Russian Literature
In this sharp and irreverent collection, journalist and writer Lev Ryzhkov takes a sledgehammer to the pedestals of modern Russian literary icons. "Literary criticism is a fun activity," the author insists, and he proves it by stripping away the pious reverence that often surrounds so-called "masters of thought."
Ryzhkov argues that many celebrated authors are either naked or dressed in embarrassingly shoddy attire once you look past the hype generated by biased critics and award juries. With wit and merciless honesty, he exposes the emptiness of creative ambitions, mercantile interests, and slipshod execution behind some of the most lauded names in contemporary Russian literature.
The book gathers reviews originally published on the Alterlit portal, alongside texts appearing in print for the first time. It’s a bracing, no-nonsense guide to the literary scene—essential reading for anyone tired of being told what to admire.
