Cultural Perception of Environmental Problems in Russian Dystopia
Journal: V&R unipress eBooks
Year: 2025

This paper explores the theme of desertification in contemporary Russian literature, emphasizing its prevalence in the nation's ecological discourse.By employing ecocriticism, the study delves into Eduard Verkin's dystopian novel Sakhalin Island (2018).The novel, set on the historically significant island of Sakhalin, intertwines themes of colonialism, forced labor, and environmental devastation, reflecting Russia's cultural and scientific perspectives on desertification.The article explores how