Merino arrived shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, witnessing the rise of "wild capitalism," the assault on the Russian parliament, the war in Chechnya, and the 10th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
She holds degrees in Information Science and a Master's in Latin American History and Literature. Cinco Inviernos Olga Merino epub
The author delves into the "Russian soul," using specific linguistic terms like avoska ("by-the-way" or "just-in-case" bags) to illustrate the country’s resilience and daily survival. Merino arrived shortly after the collapse of the