Россия, кровью умытая

The novel “Russia, washed in blood” by Artem Vesely (1899-1938) captured the image of revolutionary Russia, engulfed in the fire of the Civil War, in an expressive and ornamental style. The writer managed to embody the unforgettable image of Russia thanks to uncompromising courage, but at the cost of his own life. After the death of the writer, the novel was banned from publication for 20 long years, “removed from library shelves: some copies were destroyed, while others survived and ended up in the so-called special storage.” Currently included in the school curriculum. This is the first time the novel has been published in the 21st century.