Malaya Bronnaya

This book of poems by Marsha Blitzer relates in lyrical style many of her experiences in Russia immediately after the fall of the Soviet Union. It was a time of deep despair for many and a time of great hope for most. The poems deal with issues related to raising a young son as well as issues related to working as a corporate lawyer in a highly turbulent legal environment. Among themes the poems address are street crime, setting up a Russian language pre-school, corporate lawlessness, friendships with Russians and expatriates, and tourism throughout Russia. The book's title - Malaya Bronnaya - is the name of the street in central Moscow where her apartment was located, across the street from historic Patriarchs' Pond.