5 June 2026 - Elena Kostioukovitch's interview with Francesca del Vecchio on "La Stampa"
Not long before Elena’s appearance at Salerno Letteratura, Elena’s interview with Francesca del Vecchio was published on La Stampa. >>
16 May 2026 - Elena Kostioukovitch's interview with Monica Perosino on "La Stampa"
On 16 May 2026, an interview with Elena Kostioukovitch by Monica Perosino was published on La Stampa. Elena reflects on Umberto Eco’s contribution to the circulation of foreign literature in the Soviet Union. >>
17 April 2026 - "Learning from the past" by Mauricio Bach on La Vanguardia
The Spanish edition of Elena Kostioukovitch’s book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” (“Kiev. Una fortaleza sobre el abismo”) was mentioned in an article by Mauricio Bach on La Vanguardia, among other books featuring references to 20th century history. >>
21 February 2026 - "On the cover. A literature unrestricted by Western fashions and full of creative freedom, that confirms a high-quality revival" by Alvaro Colomer on La Vanguardia
Elena Kostioukovitch’s book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was mentioned in an article by Alvaro Colomer on La Vanguardia. The article provides an overview of the most relevant current Eastern-European authors. >>
4 February 2026 - Spanish edition of "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" (Tusquets)
On 4 February 2026, the Spanish edition of Elena Kostioukovitch’s book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was published by Tusquets. >>
21 October 2025 - Review of "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" on Difesa Online by Marco Pasquali
On 21 October 2025, a review of Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the Abyss” by Marco Pasquali was published on the magazine Difesa Online. >>
1 October 2025 - Elena took part in the presentation of Marci Shore's book "The Ukrainian Night"
On 1 October 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch took part in the presentation of Marci Shore’s book “The Ukrainian Night” in Milan. The event took place at 18:30 at “The Mill” (via Cappuccio, 5-7, 20123, Milano) and was hosted by Alessandro Litta Modignani. Elena participated alongside Giulia Lami and Olivia Guaraldo. >>
9 September 2025 - "Russia, Putin's repression tightens up. And the fear spreads to the elites too." by Elena Kostioukovitch on Adkronos
On 9 September 2025, Elena wrote an article published on Akdronos about the consequences of Putin’s repression in Russia. The article focuses the effects of Putin’s regime on the elites. >>
30 August 2025 - "The words as weapons, and conflicts born from ideas" by Elena Kostioukovitch on Huffington Post Italy
On 30 August 2025, Elena wrote an article published on Huffington Post Italy about the Russia-Ukraine war. The article focuses on the different meaning of the same words in Russia and Ukraine. The same words are spelled differently in Russia and Ukraine, and this spelling debate means the world to each faction. >>
25 May 2025 - Elena's review of Anna Zafesova's book on il Corriere
On 25 May 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch’s review of Anna Zafesova’s new book “St. Petersburg. From the tsar’s killers to Putin’s cook” was published on Il Corriere. >>
16 May 2025 - Elena's interview with Laura Cardia Venividiscrissi blog
On 16 May 2025, an interview with Elena Kostioukovitch by Laura Cardia was published on Venividiscrissi blog. >>
17 April 2025 - Review of "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" on Il Regno by Stefano Camasta
On 17 April 2025, a review of Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was published on the magazine “Il Regno”. >>
23 March 2025 - Review of "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" on Il Corriere della Sera by Marcello Flores
On 23 March 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was reviewed by Marcello Flores on Il Corriere della Sera. >>
7 March 2025 - Review of "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" on Adkronos by Simona Poidomani
On 7 March 2025, an insightful review of Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was published on the website Adkronos. >>
02 March 2025 - "A script that went to extremes. Zelensky's mistake was speaking English" - Elena Kostioukovitch on "Il giornale"
On 2 March 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch commented the recent Trump-Zelensky meeting at the Oval Office on Il Giornale. >>
25 February 2025, h. 17.15 - Elena Kostioukovitch at "Incontri" on Bergamo Tv
On 25 February 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch featured in Max Pavan’s programme “Incontri” on Bergamo Tv. >>
23 February 2025 - "A martyr city that has always risen from its ashes" - Il Tempo
On 23 February 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was reviewed in “Il Tempo”. >>
23 February 2025 - "A cultural topography to rediscover the memory of the unyielding city" - Il Manifesto
On 23 February 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was reviewed in “Il Manifesto”. >>
22 February 2025 - Elena Kostioukovitch at "TG 3 Mondo" on Rai 3
On 22 February 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch featured in the news programme “TG 3 Mondo” on Rai 3. >>
22 February 2025 - "The bloodiest place on Earth" by Anna Zafesova on La Stampa - tuttolibri
On 22 February 2025, Elena Kostioukovitch’s new book “Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss” was referenced in an article written by Anna Zafesova on the day after the sad third anniversary of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. >>




