Vera Polozkova
Though still in her mid-20s, Vera Polozkova now holds a unique position in contemporary Russian literature as a leading representative of a new young generation. Polozkova rose to prominence with her poetry blog, bringing literature to many who would otherwise have taken no interest in reading, and is also well known in the young cultural scene for her dramatic live poetry readings. She has won over thousands of avid readers across Russia, and has received numerous literary awards, including the Neformat Prize, thanks to her charismatic style and insightful artistic commentary on Russian life.
