Svetlana Alexievich
What’s inside
Secondhand Time is a poignant oral history portraying the human impact of the Soviet Union’s disintegration and Russia’s tumultuous transition to capitalism.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the societal impact of the USSR’s fall
- Learning about history from a human perspective
- Gaining insights into post-Soviet societal changes
- Appreciating the complexity of national identity
Key Points
- Human experiences during the Soviet collapse
- Transition to capitalism and its challenges
- Personal narratives of Soviet citizens
- Cultural and political change in post-Soviet society
- Legacy of the USSR in contemporary Russia
- Interwoven stories of survival and adaptation
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Readers interested in Soviet Union culture
- Social scientists
- Memoir lovers
About the author
Svetlana Alexievich is a Belarusian investigative journalist, essayist, and oral historian, renowned for her Nobel Prize in Literature.