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Dzvinka: Ukrainian Born in the USSR by Nina Kuriata, now available in Ukrainian hardcover, is a compelling debut novel that explores identity, language, and belonging. Set across the late Soviet era, the collapse of the USSR, and early Ukrainian independence, the story follows Dzvinka—a Ukrainian girl from the South—who navigates prejudice, regional stereotypes, and linguistic tensions.
On 376 rich pages, this narrative portrays how Dzvinka forms her own identity amidst Soviet propaganda and South Ukrainian cultural codes. Mixing Ukrainian, Russian, dialects, and Surzhyk, the novel offers an authentic voice rooted in family stories, school discrimination, and the challenge of being “other.” Vivid, lyrical, and socially insightful, this 2023 release from Лабораторія speaks powerfully to readers interested in contemporary Ukrainian life and post-Soviet transformation.
Publisher: Лабораторія, Dimensions: 145 × 215 mm, Pages: 376.