Justin Marozzi

How a small town in Ukraine stopped the Russians in their tracks

Andrew Harding describes the hastily assembled ‘Dad’s Army’ – and formidable babushka – who sensationally resisted the Russian advance on Voznesensk last year

Andrew Harding with Svetlana, who played a key role in defying the Russians. [Andrew Harding] 
issue 29 July 2023
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  • A Small, Stubborn Town: Life, Death and Defiance in Ukraine

    Andrew Harding

    Ithaka, pp. 139, £12

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