CultureThe trouble with loving Russia: Evan Gershkovich’s memoir seeks sentimentality in a lost country

A review of Evan Gershkovich’s memoir about nearly 500 days in a Russian prison says his candid accounts of interactions with captors are both a distinctive strength and a troubling feature. It asks what it means to recognize the humanity of people who uphold repression, and contrasts his experience with that of Ukrainian prisoners, including journalist Viktoria Roshchyna.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:03Original