Mud and Stars

Mud and Stars takes readers on a journey through Russia, exploring the country's diverse regions and its literary heritage by visiting places associated with iconic writers like Pushkin, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. Through this travelogue, Sara Wheeler offers a personal perspective on Russia’s history, culture, and contemporary life, engaging with local communities and traditions along the way. The book provides a nuanced look at the nation’s complex identity, bridging its storied past with its present.