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When can I finally call myself a writer?  

Posted on July 11, 2026 by admin

I often find myself wondering: When can I finally call myself a writer?   When I typed the first words into the document? When I put the final period in the draft? When my book was finally published?   All of that … Continue reading →

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New Anthology Utah Best Poetry & Prose 2026

Posted on June 4, 2026 by admin

I’m becoming more and more convinced that writing memoirs is my true calling. My readers are interested in stories about Russia — its customs, relationships, cuisine, and especially my own life. Another story about my difficult years during perestroika has … Continue reading →

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Project Hail Mary

Posted on March 20, 2026 by admin

On Friday, March 20th, 2026, we went to the premiere of the film Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s book. Genius. Brilliant. Heart‑warming. It’s been two days since I saw it, and I’m still somewhere between Earth and the … Continue reading →

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Книга Остина Клеона «Кради как художник»

Posted on January 22, 2026 by admin

«Кради как художник» Остина Клеона — это из тех книг, которую легко прочесть за вечер. Большой текст и много рисунков и простая правда о том, что ничего по‑настоящему оригинального нет. Всё, что мы создаём, — это коллаж из того, что … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction – My new genre

Posted on November 10, 2025 by admin

Last week, I finished flash fiction class with the literary school Band.  Every day, we had a short lecture on the subject and then an assignment to write a short story of up to 300 words. I did them all! … Continue reading →

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Quill-2025: Where Stories Become Home

Posted on September 4, 2025 by admin

When I moved to America, my biggest fear wasn’t the language or the culture—it was loneliness. I didn’t know how I’d find “my people”—those who would understand me, support me, and stay close. And now, 22 years later, I walk … Continue reading →

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Золотая свадьба

Posted on July 28, 2025 by admin

Когда 8 лет назад мы прилетели в Австралию, то все таблоиды бурно обсуждали нашумевший развод Брэда Питта и Анджелины Джоли. Австралия не хотела ничего слышать кроме деталей и подробностей об окончании отношений самой красивой пары Голливуда. И вот восемь лет … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”

Posted on June 15, 2025 by admin

There’s something magical and timeless about William Shakespeare. Maybe it’s the poetic melody of his verses, or his universal characters, or, as someone once said, “his ability to hold up the mirror to human nature.” Walking in Draper Park last … Continue reading →

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Utah’s Best Poetry & Prose 2025

Posted on March 15, 2025 by admin

Two of my short stories were published in the collection of Utah’s Best Poetry & Prose 2025. One of the stories is my tribute to Ray Bradbury, whom I admire as a great author. The collection is available on Amazon … Continue reading →

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Some Are That Lucky

Posted on February 26, 2025 by admin

My Christmas story was published in the Inkpot Literary Journal in January 2025. After a couple of yawns, Katya left the warmth of her bed and walked barefoot to the wardrobe closet to get dressed for school. She yanked on … Continue reading →

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