![]() None of these books are contemporary stories (the most recent occur during the Soviet Union) and most include elements of fantasy and the supernatural. The books that I have included in this post focus on various aspects of Russian history and culture, across a range of historical time periods. What is it about Russia that makes for such an interesting background in YA lit? Is it simply because it is a country that has such a long history filled with royalty, religion, and rebellion? Did the Cold War draw a clear line between the cultures of the US and the USSR, making life in Russia seem even more distant and distinct, a novelty? I had a few conversations with friends who did not have the same connection and they had noticed it, too. Over the past couple of years, it seems that Russia (or the USSR) has been popping up everywhere! At first, I thought I was only noticing this theme because I moved here, much like how the world felt like it was suddenly filled with weddings as soon as I got engaged. Today, I am celebrating my blogiversary with another Russian-related topic: the abundance of YA lit being published with a Russian connection. ![]() ![]() One year ago today, my first post for The Hub, From Russia with YA, went live. ![]()
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