Belarusian writer Sasha Filipenko discusses political repression in new novel 'Die Elefanten'
Belarusian best-selling author Sasha Filipenko has published a new novel titled 'Die Elefanten', described as a comically dark parable about dealing with political repression. In an interview, Filipenko stated, 'The arm of the Belarusian regime reaches into the crematorium.' The article also references Maria Kolesnikowa, who survived five years in a Belarusian penal colony, with the quote 'Books saved me.' The interview was published by Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) on an unspecified date.
Key facts
- Sasha Filipenko is a Belarusian best-selling author.
- His new novel is titled 'Die Elefanten'.
- The novel is described as a comically dark parable about political repression.
- Filipenko said: 'The arm of the Belarusian regime reaches into the crematorium.'
- Maria Kolesnikowa survived five years in a Belarusian penal colony.
- Kolesnikowa said: 'Books saved me.'
- The interview was published by NZZ.
Entities
Artists
- Sasha Filipenko
- Maria Kolesnikowa
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ)
Locations
- Belarus