Monthly Archives: February 2015

Kseniya Melnik and Looking Beyond Magadan’s Past

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By Mackenzie Pickering The history of Magadan, Russia, is defined first and foremost by the Gulag. At the same time, however, this notorious town also contains starkly beautiful landscapes and locals characterized by their persistent efforts to move beyond Magadan’s … Continue reading

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Historical Realities in Fiction

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By Paul Fredrick OXFORD, OH- On February 9, author Kseniya Melnik spoke to students and faculty at Miami University about her experience growing up in the remote, Siberian town of Magadan, as well as her recently published book, Snow In … Continue reading

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