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Questions about Vladimir Sorokin

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Vladimir Sorokin born?

Vladimir Georgiyevich Sorokin was born on the 7th of August 1955 in Bykovo, a small town within the Ramensky District of Moscow Oblast.

What education did Vladimir Sorokin receive before becoming a writer?

He graduated as an engineer from the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas in Moscow in 1977 after pursuing practical education there.

Why were Vladimir Sorokin's books withdrawn from Russian bookstores?

His books have been withdrawn from domestic markets across Russia following his criticism of the government and protests against works like Blue Lard.

Where does Vladimir Sorokin live now?

He currently lives in exile in Berlin while continuing to write and speak against the current regime.

Which novel by Vladimir Sorokin describes a dystopian Russia in 2027?

His 2006 novel Day of the Oprichnik describes a dystopian Russia in 2027 featuring a Tsar in the Kremlin and a Great Russian Wall separating the country from neighbors.