Steppe

Oksana Vasyakina’s novel “Steppe” tells the story of the protagonist's journey as she carries her mother’s ashes across the entire country to bury them in her hometown. This work explores memory, grief, and self-discovery, with the author examining the complex relationship between mother and daughter, while also touching upon the themes of women's fate in modern Russia. The novel received wide critical acclaim and was honored with the Big Book literary prize.