A famous Russian crime writer and detective author explains why she remains in Russia even though opportunities to work abroad exist. nailaif.ru.
“I can write from anywhere,” she notes. “If I stay here and you haven’t ventured elsewhere, that still answers the question. I understand this clearly: wherever you go, your roots stay with you, and the place of birth remains a fact no one can erase.”
She draws a comparison between leaving Russia and leaving one’s mother, suggesting that the bond remains even across distance.
She adds that entertainment holds value even during challenging times for the country, recounting how her mother, alongside Klavdia Shulzhenko, took part in front-line performances to support those serving on the front lines.
“Songs like “Blue Handkerchief” and “Fire Shots in the Stove” were created to accompany such performances. A writer cannot dwell only on grim thoughts. If there are at least two readers still seeking my stories, I will write for those two,” the writer reflects.
Recently she mentioned a public figure who criticized a major national operation, asserting that it was a significant misstep in the discourse surrounding it.
The public often reflects on beloved performers and the role they play in national life, balancing art with the realities of the moment.