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Neighbouring Russia as a historical challenge
The popular non-fiction book IN BED WITH A BEAR by Ukraine journalist and media manager Oleksii Mustafin tells the story of the uneasy experience of coexistence with a state that is constantly seeking to expand its borders, while at the same time complaining about prejudiced attitude from those who live next door to it. Even after the aggression of Russia against Ukraine not all people in Europe have understood that they shouldn’t reassure themselves that such problems only affect Ukrainians, Belarusians or Moldovans. History shows that if the aggressor is not dealt with in time, any country in Europe and even in the world can eventually become Russia‘s neighbour.
“Oleksii Mustafin‘s book „In Bed with a Bear“ is not just interesting, but also extremely necessary. In simple language, fascinating facts and captivating characters, it traces the chronology of Russian imperialism from the destruction of Novgorod to the present day.“ OLENA KONDRATIUK, Vice-Chair of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine