Wiktor Remisow

Wiktor Remisow is a contemporary Russian author, known for his monumental novel 'Permafrost', which intricately explores the lives of Gulag prisoners, exiles, and secret policemen in the harsh Siberian North during the late Stalinist era. Born in 1958 in Saratov, Russia, Remisow's journey began with a geological education and expeditions in Northern Siberia, later transitioning to literature. His works reflect a deep engagement with humanism and the complexities of Soviet history, positioning him as a unique voice in Russian literature, despite his outsider status. He has also garnered attention for his earlier novel 'Freie Freiheit', which dealt with themes of conflict between hunters and law enforcement in the taiga.