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This Cursed Beautiful Land
by Evan Gershkovich · read by the author
First published 2026Audio release 2026-09-29
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich recounts his years covering Russia, his 2023 arrest and nearly 500 days imprisoned, and offers a wider portrait of the country's people and history.
Narrated by: Evan Gershkovich
Grumpy’s take“He reads it himself, so you have no excuse. Settle in for a long, worthwhile trip across Russia.”
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