Noir Sur Blanc: Diary of a Hospital Security Guard - Reportage from Russia in the 90s
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DIARY OF A HOSPITAL SECURITY GUARD - REPORTAGE FROM THE 90S IN RUSSIA


Immerse yourself in a brutally honest reportage from the 90s in Russia, where Oleg Pavlov, a hospital security guard, unveils the secrets of everyday life full of dramas, absurdities, and human tragedies. Experience what is invisible to the eyes within the hospital walls. Accompany Oleg in his daily struggles, observing moral dilemmas, the burden of human suffering, and the sarcastic humor that helps survive in the brutal world of post-Soviet Russia.


  • Insightful picture of life in post-Soviet Russia
  • Brutal honesty and uncensored language
  • Intriguing mix of drama, humor, and reflection
  • Captivating narrative that makes it impossible to put the book down
  • Unique perspective on the work of a hospital security guard
  • Book awarded the Central European Literature Award "Angelus" 2017


Oleg Pavlov, laureate of the prestigious Central European Literature Award "Angelus", captures the climate of those years with surgical precision. His pen ruthlessly reveals the truth about life in the shadow of a collapsing system, where alcoholism, drug addiction, and poverty are the order of the day. The author, with empathy and scathing humor, paints a picture of a society in deep crisis. Get to know the stories of people no one wants to listen to, records from life on the margins.


"Diary of a Hospital Security Guard" is not only a fascinating read but also an important historical document. Pavlov shows what daily life was like in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union, from the perspective of a man who saw everything up close. It is a story of survival, of human dignity, and of how even in the most difficult conditions one can find a glimmer of hope. This book is a moving portrait of a society trying to find its way in a new reality.


Noir Sur Blanc is a publishing house that focuses on ambitious literature that touches on important social issues. Their books are characterized by high editorial quality and careful selection of authors. The publishing house has gained recognition among both readers and literary critics for its commitment to promoting valuable literature. Noir Sur Blanc is a guarantee that you are reaching for a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Their publications are an invitation to reflect on the world and the human condition.


Reach for "Diary of a Hospital Security Guard" and experience emotions that will stay with you for a long time. It is a book that makes you think and shows how important it is not to lose hope, even in the most difficult moments. Allow yourself a moment of reflection on the fate of people living in the shadow of history and discover the truth about post-Soviet Russia.

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Specifications

ISBN978-83-7392-648-6
AuthorOleg Pawłow
BindingMiękka
TypeKsiążki
Edition1
TranslatorWiktor Dłuski
Year of publication2019
PublisherNoir Sur Blanc
Number of pages132
Release date2019-05-22
Age category+

Noir Sur Blanc: Diary of a Hospital Security Guard - Reportage from Russia in the 90s

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