EPISODE · Dec 18, 2020 · 57 MIN
Sankya p.2 by Prilepin
from The Slavic Literature Pod · host The Slavic Literature Pod
Show Notes:This week, Matt and Cameron finish Zakhar Prilepin’s Sankya (affectionately retitled Sankya: Reeeeee), reading chapters 8-13. They’ll also be going over the ties between the messaging of the story and some of Prilepin’s real-life political engagement.Major themes: fatherlessness, arson, murderous intent, National Bolshevism.8:00 - I meant to say 2014. Please don’t come for me in the comments.13:17 - “eet eez”17:39 - Right as according to his own moral philosophy, not according to...you know, my moral standards.35:25 - “For real,” as if them committing arson at the McDonald’s wasn’t real in comparison.35:33 - United Russia being Putin’s real-life political party.45:48 - If we consider this most broadly, there are about 72 regions in Russia.Our links: All links | PATREON | Merch | Watch on YouTube | DiscordSocials: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookThe music used in this episode was “soviet march,” by Toasted Tomatoes. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube.Buy this book with our affiliate links on Bookshop or Amazon! Our links: Website | Discord Socials: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron finish Zakhar Prilepin’s Sankya (affectionately retitled Sankya: Reeeeee), reading chapters 8-13. They’ll also be going over the ties between the messaging of the story and some of Prilepin’s real-life political engagement. Major themes: fatherlessness, arson, murderous intent, National Bolshevism. 8:00 - I meant to say 2014. Please don’t come for me in the comments. 13:17 - “eet eez” 17:39 - Right as according to his own moral philosophy, not according to...you know, my moral standards. 35:25 - “For real,” as if them committing arson at the McDonald’s wasn’t real in comparison. 35:33 - United Russia being Putin’s real-life political party. 45:48 - If we consider this most broadly, there are about 72 regions in Russia. Our links: All links | PATREON | Merch | Watch on YouTube | Discord Socials: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook The music used in this episode was “soviet march,” by Toasted Tomatoes. You can find more of their work on Bandcamp and Youtube. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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