Tales of a Grandfather

Tales of a Grandfather Who Once Upon a Time Was a Grandson Himself is a unique bilingual collection of autobiographical stories — memories and reflections on people and times. The author takes us back to Soviet Leningrad, then to post-revolutionary Ukraine, and finally to the dream of every emigrant — America. All the stories are written with subtle humor and filled with warmth and love for the heroes of the book. The author’s elegant style, excellent self-translation, lively dialogues, and nuanced wordplay make this book not only a fascinating read, but also valuable material for learners of Russian and English. For a wide audience.