Never Speak to Strangers and Other Writing from Russia and the Soviet Union

The narrative explores David Satter's experiences in the Soviet Union from 1976 to 2013, highlighting the dramatic transformations of the country. Initially witnessing the absurdity of Soviet ideology during its peak, he later observed the shift under Gorbachev's perestroika that led to the state's collapse. Upon the emergence of independent Russia, Satter critiques the absence of a moral framework, resulting in widespread criminalization. His perspective offers a unique lens on the evolving identity of Russia through four distinct yet interconnected eras.