Larisa Bogoraz: Dreams of Memory

On the day when Russia traditionally commemorates the victims of political repression, we will present the Czech edition of the book Dreams of Memory by dissident Larisa Bogoraz, who participated in a protest against the invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968. A selection from her estate was compiled by Yevgeny Zakharov, who included unfinished fragments from her memoirs as well as other texts written for various occasions. The book, issued in Czech as Sny paměti, describes her childhood and family roots, her youth spent in Kharkiv and her clash with the Soviet authorities. The evening will feature appearances by Alexandr Daniel, the son of Larisa Bogoraz, and translator Michaela Stoilova. Edita Jiráková will provide interpretation. Moderated by Jáchym Topol.