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“Moving and illuminating.” – The Washington Post

In Displaced, Russian journalist Valery Panyushkin chronicles the devastating impact of his country’s invasion of Ukraine. By uncovering the stories of ordinary Ukrainians thrust into the chaos of war, and transformed overnight from citizens into victims and refugees, Panyushkin sheds light on the brutal crimes committed by the Russian regime and offers a necessary act of truth-telling and atonement.

Panyushkin delves into individual lives shattered by conflict, illuminating the human cost of war beyond the battlefront. Through interviews with people from all walks of life, the book paints a vivid picture of the challenges, choices, and hopes of those caught in the turmoil of war.

Urgent and necessary, Displaced is not only a compelling account of loss and survival, but also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a call for empathy and solidarity, and a Russian writer’s tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people.

Publisher Review

“Vivid, moving and compelling, Displaced tells the story of the millions of Ukrainians forced to flee their country after Russia’s brutal 2022 attack. It is a chronicle of the hardships and struggles faced by those who left their homes, and of the intrepid volunteers who helped them. Many refugee accounts – of bombardment and loss – are heartbreaking.” * Luke Harding, author of Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival, shortlisted for the Orwell Prize * “A work of rage and nuance. A searing exploration of Russia’s war and, indeed, of what it means to be Russian today.” * Andrew Harding, BBC foreign correspondent and author of A Small, Stubborn Town * “Panyushkin writes in vivid tableau.” * Los Angeles Times * “A courageous work by a Russian author willing to look beyond the rhetoric on both sides of the firing line.” * Kirkus Reviews * “Poignant and peripatetic.” * The Arts Fuse * “Panyushkin has created a collage of vivid and varied oral accounts.” * The Washington Examiner * “Compassionate yet candid…the plight of those involved is what ultimately resonates.” * Publishers Weekly * “Displaced is an impressive and courageous work of journalism that warns readers, ‘Anyone can become a refugee.”” * Shelf Awareness *