Experience Russia Through the Eyes of a Relic Hunter

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 4, 2015

Russian literature scholar Eugene Vodolazkin explains the intersection of religion, belief, faith, and love in Russia throughout history. In his novel, Laurus, a late fifteenth century village healer unlocks a deeper understanding of the Russian experience and spirituality.

EVENTS: On Monday, December 7th, Eugene Vodolazkin will be at the NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, 19 University Place, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 at 4:00 P.M.

On Tuesday, December 8th, Eugene Vodolazkin will be in conversation with translator Lisa Hayden at BookCourt, 163 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 at 7:00 P.M.

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