Dmitry Bykov
Dmitry Bykov is one of the most prolific and influential writers in contemporary Russian literature, with works ranging from a hugely successful biography of Boris Pasternak to the literary sensation ZhD. His books are always deeply philosophical, but at the same time deal with the hottest contemporary issues. As a prominent journalist and highly regarded critic, he has been writing for the journal Ogoniok since 1993. Provocative and flamboyant, Dmitry Bykov revels in controversy, and his literary versatility and verbal intensity mark him out among contemporary Russian writers.
