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In *The Ukrainian and Russian Notebooks*, graphic novelist Igort charts two pivotal tragedies of the late Soviet and post‑Soviet era. The first section portrays the Holodomor, the 1932‑33 man‑made famine that devastated Ukraine, while the second examines the brutal assassination of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya in 2006. Through concise, evocative illustrations and minimal text, Igort exposes the brutality of Soviet policies and the risks faced by investigative journalists in the post‑Soviet world. The book blends historical research with powerful visual storytelling, offering readers a visceral understanding of these events and their lasting impact on Eastern European societies.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Igort
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