
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Kiev
“And Quiet Flows the Don” by Mikhail Sholokhov: Although set primarily in the Don River…
“And Quiet Flows the Don” by Mikhail Sholokhov: Although set primarily in the Don River…
“Everything Is Illuminated” (2005) – Based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, this film follows a…
“The White Guard” by Mikhail Bulgakov: Set during the Russian Revolution, this novel follows the…
“Kharkiv has a Spring” (1968): This Soviet film is set in Kharkiv during World War…
Located in northeastern Ukraine, Kharkiv is a city bursting with historical significance, culture, and an…
“Ida” (2013): This critically acclaimed Polish drama, directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, explores the post-World War…
Located in the heart of Poland’s Silesian region, Katowice is a city that seamlessly blends…
“My Name is Red” by Orhan Pamuk: Set in 16th-century Istanbul, this Nobel Prize-winning novel…
Istanbul is a thrilling and exotic city where East meets West in the most intimate…
“Baby Jane” by Sofi Oksanen: This novel tells the story of a young woman named…
“Helsinki, Forever ” (2018) – This documentary explores the history and atmosphere of Helsinki, showcasing…
“Buddenbrooks” by Thomas Mann: This highly influential novel follows the life of a wealthy merchant…
“A Most Wanted Man” (2014): Based on a novel by John le Carré, this espionage…
Hosting a blend of maritime heritage, neighbourhoods, and a thriving cultural scene, Hamburg is a…
Located along the River Clyde, Glasgow stands as a city that seamlessly blends history, culture,…
“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley: This classic Gothic novel features several key scenes set in Geneva,…
The Bourne Identity (2002) – This action-packed thriller follows the story of Jason Bourne, a…
Located amidst the Swiss Alps, Geneva is a city that seamlessly blends natural beauty, cultural…
“Run Lola Run” (1998) – A thrilling German film that follows a young woman as…
“Run Lola Run” (1998): This thrilling German film follows the story of Lola, who has…