Original title: Volga Blues: Viaggio nel cuore della Russia

In this work of reported nonfiction, an Italian journalist travels undercover along the Volga River to document contemporary Russian society following the invasion of Ukraine and restrictions on foreign media. Framed as a historical and cultural journey, the narrative combines travel reporting, interviews, and analysis informed by Russian history and literature. Through conversations with a wide range of individuals, the author examines public attitudes toward war, nationalism, religion, and relations with the West, as well as perceptions of Russia's past and future. The book situates present-day Russia within longer historical, ideological, and cultural contexts and includes a map and black-and-white photographs

In English translated from Italian

Pauletto, Elettra, translator.

Cosmelli, Alessandro, 1972- photographer.

Journey into the heart of Russia

Volga blues. English

Mian, Marzio G. -- Travel -- Russia (Federation) -- Volga River Region

National characteristics, Russian

Volga River Region (Russia) -- Description and travel

Volga River Region (Russia) -- History

Volga River (Russia) -- History

Russia (Federation) -- History

Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 21st century

Russia (Federation) -- Social conditions -- 21st century

Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- Europe

Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- United States

Travel writing.

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