“Patriot. Memoirs” by Aleksei Navalnyi, the disturbing memoirs of the most prominent dissident of the early 21st century, is the most anticipated book of the year internationally.
Aleksei Navalnyi died this year, in a prison in northern Russia. PHOTO: EPA EFE
The main opponent of the Putin regime in Russia paid the ultimate price for his beliefs: his death occurred in February 2024 in one of the prison colonies in northern Russia, beyond the Arctic Circle. The book is one of the most thorough, nerve-wracking and powerful publishing projects that have great personalities in the foreground.
The edition in Romanian, published by Editura Litera, will appear this autumn simultaneously with the more than 20 editions of the book from all over the world, including in English and Russian. In the United States, interest in the book is huge, especially in the context of this year’s presidential election, with Knopf Publishing announcing an initial print run of at least 500,000 copies. The volume “Patriot. Memoirs” by Aleksei Navalnîi, published by Litera Publishing House, will be released simultaneously at the end of October both in print (hardcover edition) and in digital format (ebook & audiobook). Until then, the book is available for pre-order.
The only memoir written by Aleksei Navalnyi
Aleksei Navalnyi started writing the volume “Patriot” shortly after he was close to death in 2020, following a poisoning. The book covers the whole story of his life: the author describes his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, his commitment to confront a world power that wanted to silence him at all costs, and his unwavering belief that change will happen. produce regardless of those who oppose them.
“This book is a testament to both Aleksei’s life and his unwavering commitment to the fight against the dictatorship – a fight for which he risked everything, including his own life. Throughout the pages, readers will come to know the man I loved beyond words—a man of deep integrity and steadfast courage. Chronicling his journey will honor his memory and inspire others to fight for what is right and not lose sight of the values that really matter.“, said Iulia Navalnaia, Aleksei Navalnyi’s wife
In a vivid, engaging piece of writing, which includes correspondence from prison that has never seen the light of day before, Navalnyi recalls, among many other aspects, his political career, the numerous attempts on his life, the lives of those close to him, and the tireless campaign that he he and his team waged it against an increasingly dictatorial regime.
