When a young American moves to Moscow in 1991, he brings with him scant knowledge of the country. In his discovery of Russia he witnesses an unsuccessful coup, an even less successful rebellion, rampant inflation, mafia infighting, and all nature of unprecedented change. "Why is it," his Russian friend asks, "that you Americans smile so much?" Our hero moves among ordinary new Russians, meeting curious characters, trying to drink vodka easily, and interpreting English grammar and other stumbling blocks of Western culture to his new countrymen. His misconceptions about Russia land him in amusing and sometimes dangerous situations, and provide a fresh and thoughtful perspective on Russian culture. New in the Glas series of new Russian writing.

Twelve Stories of Russia

A. J. Perry

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<p>Hilariously funny adventures of a young American in new Russia, about his misconceptions, blunders, and revelations, his futile attempt to love vodka, his long-distance relationship with his American aunt. In his quest he witnesses the failed coup, rampant inflation, mafia fighting, and much else. </p>

Twelve Stories of Russia: A Novel I Guess (New Russian Writing)

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