The most prominent Russian authors, in their own words - to help you Read Russia a little better!
Nina Belenitskaya is one of the most successful young Russian playwrights and a nominee for the prestigious Russian Golden Mask theater prize. In 2011 she made it to the Debut Prize long-list. Read more about the prize here
Actor and writer Stephen Fry seen outside St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg
Source: Igor Rustak/RIA Novosti
Every writer has a split personality. It is easy for me to look through a man’s eyes on women and on life. I think what is most important is what you want to say
Acclaimed Russian author Maria Galina

Read our full profile on her: Russian writer shakes up conventional literature
That first day when it’s warm enough and I can take my daughter to the playground to play, I could probably cry. These are the things I try to write about in the blog.

Marco North, blogger at Impressions of an expat
Read more: Blogging Russia: The eXpat files