HOLY WINTER 20 / 21

Holy WinterAs a poet and essayist, Stepanova was a highly influential figure for many years in Moscows cosmopolitan literary scene until it was strangled by Putin, along with civil liberties and dissent. Like Joseph Brodsky before her, she has mastered modern poetrys rich repertoire of forms and moves effortlessly between the languages and traditions of Russian, European, and transatlantic literature, potently yet subtly creating a voice like no other.