Russia Starts Here

"Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire" by Howard Amos explores the once-thriving and now largely overlooked borderlands of Russia, focusing on the town of Pskov and its surrounding regions. Through vivid storytelling, Amos uncovers the lives of local residents amidst a landscape shaped by history, decline, and boundary tensions, shedding light on both personal experiences and the broader cultural and political landscape. This lyrical account offers a nuanced portrait of a Russia at the intersection of past and present, revealing stories of resilience, memory, and change.