- “The Unwomanly Face of War” by Svetlana Alexievich: Although not entirely set in Minsk, this Nobel Prize-winning work of non-fiction explores the experiences of Soviet women during World War II, including those from Minsk.
- “King Stakh’s Wild Hunt” by Uladzimir Karatkevich: This renowned Belarusian novel is set in 17th-century Minsk and blends historical fiction with elements of folklore and mythical creatures.
- “A Survivor’s Tale” by Ludmila Ulitskaya: Partly set in Minsk, this moving novel tells the story of a Jewish woman’s experiences during the Holocaust and her life in the Soviet Union afterward.
- “The Radetzky March” by Joseph Roth: While not solely set in Minsk, this classic novel explores the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and one of its characters, a jeweler, is from Minsk.
- “The Return” by Vasil Bykaŭ: Set in post-war Belarus, this novel follows a teenage boy looking for his mother in Minsk after being separated during World War II.
- “A World Apart” by Gustaw Herling-Grudziński: Although not primarily set in Minsk, this autobiographical novel depicts the author’s experiences in a Soviet gulag during World War II, including time spent in Minsk.
- “The Factory” by Sergei Lebedev: Set in both Minsk and the Russian city of Kaluga, this thought-provoking novel explores the legacy of Soviet industrialization, with a focus on the author’s father who worked in a Minsk factory.
- “Noah’s Ark” by Anatoli Rybakov: The final installment of the “Children of the Arbat” trilogy, this novel touches upon life in Minsk during the tumultuous years of Stalin’s rule.
- “Chernobyl Prayer” by Svetlana Alexievich: While not solely focused on Minsk, this acclaimed work relays the experiences and stories of individuals affected by the Chernobyl disaster, including those from Minsk.
- “The Proof of the Honey” by Salome Benidze: This contemporary novel, set in Minsk, delves into the lives of young people living in the city, exploring themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Minsk
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