Looking at Women Looking at War

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Victoria Amelina transitioned from a novelist to a war crimes researcher, documenting the experiences of women involved in the resistance. Through her powerful narratives, she highlighted extraordinary figures such as a lawyer-turned-soldier and a Nobel Prize-winning documentarian. Tragically, Amelina herself became a victim of the conflict when a missile struck a restaurant, leading to her untimely death. Her poignant account captures the harrowing impact of war and the indomitable spirit of resilience, promising to resonate as a future classic.