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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Friday 6 June 2025 at 18:00, Elena Kostioukovitch will present her new book "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" in Palermo (Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa). The author will be in conversation with Andrea Gullotta.
On Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 18:30 , Elena Kostioukovitch will feature at FLA Festival in Pescara. The presentation will take place at Clap Museum (Via Nicola Fabrizi, 194).
On Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 18:30, Elena Kostioukovitch presented her new book "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" in Milan at "Libreria Città Possibile - Jaca Book" (via De Amicis, 45).
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.
On Monday 2 June 2025 at 11;00, Elena Kostioukovitch presented her new book "Kyiv. A fortress over the abyss" at Ubik in Trieste, along with Trieste University professor, Margherita de Michiel, and researcher Martina Napolitano.
