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Saša Filipenko

Sasha Filipenko is a prominent Belarusian writer, journalist, and television host. He studied literature at St. Petersburg State University. Filipenko’s literary career includes notable works such as Red Crosses, The Ex-Son and Cremulator, with his novels translated into over 15 languages. His plays have been staged in cities like Berlin, Kyiv, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vilnius. A vocal critic of President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime, Filipenko has faced potential prosecution in Belarus for his outspoken opposition and support for political prisoners. In 2021, PEN International recognized him as a victim of censorship. Currently residing in Switzerland with his family, Filipenko continues to write and advocate for human rights.
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 Saša Filipenko

Guest program

Sasha Filipenko: Kremulator

Book World Prague 2025

16:00 - 16:50

Svět knihy, Luxor / Euromedia Group

Czech, Russian

Sasha Filipenko became famous thanks to stage productions across Europe and his books have been translated into over 20 languages. Victim of censorship, he is...

Friday, 16. 5. 2025

Saša Filipenko - book signing

Book World Prague 2025

17:00 - 17:50

Svět knihy, Luxor / Euromedia Group

Sasha Filipenko will sign his last novel "Kremulator" published by Odeon in a translation of Jakub Šedivý and for which he received the "Transfuge Prize" of the...

Friday, 16. 5. 2025

Literature at the Castle special: Books against Enslavement

Book World Prague 2025

19:00 - 20:30

Svět knihy, Nakladatelství Paseka, Luxor / Euromedia Group, Správa pražského hradu - Kultura na Hradě

Czech, Russian

Saša Filipenko and Andrej Kurkov examine political repression, censorship, and the impact of war on society. Through historical and literary insights, they...

Saturday, 17. 5. 2025