Please note that this event is not suitable for our English-speaking only audiences, as no translation from Russian will be provided on this occasion. As part of our efforts to cater for our varied audiences and bring in a diversity of voices, some of our events now take an intimate chamber format and are conducted in Russian only.

Libris with Liberov is a series of intimate, thought-provoking talks where literature becomes a living conversation. Guided by Roma Liberov’s personal choices and passions, each evening opens a new door into the world of Russian authors.

This special evening at Pushkin House will be devoted to the lasting influence of Joseph Brodsky – a poet whose voice continues to resonate across generations.

Though Brodsky himself claimed he was unconcerned with his influence on future readers, his impact has been profound. As filmmaker and speaker Roma Liberov states, Brodsky has shaped not only literary traditions but also the inner lives of those who encountered his work. For Liberov, Brodsky was more than a poet – he was a guiding presence during formative years. 

In 2010 Liberov made a film named 'Joseph Brodsky. Conversation with a heavenly being'. The upcoming talk will be another of Liberov's tributes to the poet, whose words have shaped lives, perspectives, and artistic paths. Through reflection, the evening invites the audience to reconsider Brodsky’s legacy and the quiet, powerful ways it continues to endure.

Image: Joseph Brodsky, 1988. Photograph by Anefo / Croes, R.C. Collection of the Dutch National Archives. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Netherlands (CC BY-SA 3.0 NL).

Roma Liberov is the CEO of WE EXIST! FOUNDATION, a film director, producer and screenwriter, known for his innovative documentary films that blend animation, puppetry, and archival materials to bring Russian literary figures to life. Through his work, Liberov has dedicated himself to preserving and reimagining Russian literary heritage for contemporary audiences. Liberov regularly lectures internationally, captivating audiences with his ability to make classic authors speak in a fresh, urgent, and deeply personal voice.

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