The Long Ago Poems

A journey through memory, loss, and art, these poems explore the intersection of personal experience and historical reflection.

Vladimir Azarov's poems delve into recollections of childhood, the Soviet era, and encounters with literary and artistic figures. Through prosaic and hallucinatory verses, he recreates the past to illuminate our future, confronting themes of mortality, exile, and cultural identity. This collection invites readers to reflect on the transformative power of memory and the enduring influence of art.

For readers of literary poetry, Russian literature, and those interested in the intersection of personal history and artistic expression.