Fazil. Popov E.A., Gundarin M.V.

Fazil Iskander (1929-2016)-a prose writer and a poet, a classic of Russian literature of the twentieth century, author of the legendary epic novel “Sandro from Chegem” and, according to his own attraction, “unconditionally a Russian writer who sang Abkhazia.” < /p>

Evgeny Popov, who knew Iskander personally, and Mikhail Gundarin in a lively and relaxed conversation restore and analyze the life path of the future classic: from the history of family and childhood Fazil to popular recognition.

His Abkhazia: Muhus and Chegem, the magical world of Sandro, Chika, Uncle Kyazyma...

his universities: from Moscow State University to Library and Lithuanian Institute.

His texts: from youthful poetry to great prose.

His policy: How did Iskander’s participation in the scandalous almanac “Metropol” ended and his campaign in power during the time of perestroika? His beloved hero, Uncle Sandro. "

Pavel Basinsky.

" This is a writer who created the country. "

Vladimir Berezin.

“Fazil Iskander is a great writer. He wrote the largest novel of the 20th century - “Sandro from Chegem”, he created magical realism. I wrote twice in the Nobel Committee. I just have not seen another candidate from the living writers. ”

Andrey Bitov.