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The presentation of the book “Travlia”

The presentation of the book “Travlia” (“Manhunt”) by Sasha Filipenko, the writer and journalist, the winner of the “Russian Award” 2014 will take place on 4 May.

Published: April 20, 2016

When: Wednesday, 4. May 2016 18:00
To: Wednesday, 4. May 2016
Where: Vilnius, The Barys Zvozskau Belarusian Human Rights House, Latako g. 3
Contact: ( +37067922058)

A presenter for the TV channel “Dozhd”, a columnist for “Snob” and “GQ” magazines, a screenwriter for “Prozhektorperiskhilton” Sasha Filipenko is once again proves to be a gifted writer. Sasha’s first two novels – “Former Son” (the description of the Minsk’s post-Soviet coma on the cusp of centuries) and “Intentions” (the story about sad clowns) – have brought him fame in literature circles.

In the new third novel Alexander touches upon the topic of everyday reality of the Russian society.

During the event in Vilnius the audience will have a chance to discuss with the author in person the unbearable difficulties for the life of an independent journalist in Russia today, the power and the “banal evil”, football, music and women.

The event will be held on Wednesday, 4 May, at 18:00 in the Barys Zvozskau Belarusian Human Rights House, Latako g. 3.
Entrance is gratis.

Contact: +37067922058 (Dzianis)

Please confirm your participation until 03 May inclusive, via email: belarus@humanrightshouse.org.

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