Moderator of the meeting Ivan Filippov, writer, author telegram channel "All Quiet on the Western Front," a researcher of Russian propaganda.
Excerpts from the book will be read by actress Varvara Shmykova.
Journalist Irina Novik will present her first book, "I Am a Deserter." It is a collection of true stories of people who refused to participate in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Through the memoirs and direct speech of the deserters, for whom one sometimes feels sympathy and sometimes hostility, the absurdity, cruelty, and utter senselessness of the war unleashed by the Kremlin are revealed. "I Am a Deserter" is a profound and important exploration of human actions and decisions against the backdrop of tragic modern events.
Come and talk about important topics:
Are all deserters heroes?
Why are Russian soldiers actually fleeing the war?
How does the Z community treat deserters?
How is the West's migration policy changing towards Russian deserters?
The meeting will take the form of an open discussion with readings and an autograph session at the end.