SOVOK: The Memoirs of a Liar

by Kevin McKinney

Witness first-hand the transition from Soviet Union to liberated Russia and its return to a regime of tyranny and injustice from the perspective of a foreigner who lived through it. McKinney describes his interactions for over twenty years with dissidents, billionaires, artists, mob bosses, presidents, and prime ministers, while constantly breaking laws and bending rules, as mostly did everyone else. Meet the most dangerous, loyal, and hospitable people, who often the same one person.

The first edition was rushed to print for numerous reasons. This version differs from the previous in that it includes standard book features like page numbers, typesetting, line editing, and a table of contents.

Осторожно! Книга выпускается. Следующая станция: Совок.

522 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2023

Reviews

[Boris Rusakov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly captivating book. It's like Orwell's 1984 came true.

I lived in this tragic parody of a society, and this is how I know that what is described in this book is a reality. Otherwise it is hard to believe. The author managed to bring humor and sense of adventure in what is really a horror of living under Soviets and post-Soviets. As someone who lived there I can testify that it's all authentic and recognizable, however surrealistic it may sound to a westerner. Yet especially interesting to see it through eyes of an American. Highly recommend!