INTERVIU „Trebuie să scăpăm de banii ruși, dar banii ruși sunt foarte ingenioși”. O scriitoare premiată vorbește despre cum este perceput Estul în Occident

Sofi Oksanen discusses the perception of Eastern Europe in the West, emphasizing the need for better understanding of totalitarian regimes beyond Nazi Germany. She highlights the importance of literature in bridging knowledge and understanding, and calls for increased visibility and funding for Eastern European studies. Oksanen also addresses the influence of Russian money and the need for decolonization of narratives surrounding Russia's history. She stresses the significance of tourism in fostering interest in Eastern European experiences and critiques the disparity in media representation of historical crimes. Oksanen warns against war fatigue in the West regarding Ukraine, urging for continued awareness and support.