"Memory is an ability to collect things."

Synopsis

Maria Stepanova explores the intricate nature of memory through her family's narrative in her acclaimed prose memoir 'In Memory of Memory.' Growing up in a Moscow apartment filled with remnants of past generations, she reflects on how memory shapes identity and history, particularly in the context of post-Soviet Russia. Stepanova's literary approach reveals the multiplicity of personal stories and the significance of seemingly mundane objects, illustrating how they contribute to the tapestry of life and collective memory.