Andriy Kokotuha

Writer, screenwriter

Blackmail, alcohol, Putin's death, and other dreams of defeating Russia

In the second year of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine and the tenth year of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the mention of such stories is important

24 February 2024, 01:57 PM 291

Ukraine’s changing attitude towards literature and books

In the occupied territories, the invaders systematically destroy Ukrainian books and replace them with Russian ones.

17 November 2023, 09:12 PM 152

What comes next, now that Putin is a recognized dictator

Why waiting for Putin's physical death is not an option.

19 October 2023, 11:45 PM 376

How to draw the war closer to its end

People of different, nationalities, professions, and levels of influence have been looking for an end to the war every day, not just since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine, but since the first major Ukrainian defeat at Ilovaisk in the summer of 2014.

13 May 2023, 12:50 AM 627

Wartime Corruption: We’ve seen it all before – just read the classics

I really hope that, if not from real stories, then at least from literary classics, all those involved in corrupt dealings and or those who see them occurring draw conclusions in favor of victory – including victory over corruption in wartime.

28 January 2023, 01:04 PM 364

Why Russia will not collapse following the example of the USSR?

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Volodymyr Ogryzko believes that Russia will collapse. But I don't think so.

24 January 2023, 11:10 AM 1742

How did Russian criminals become the elite of Russian society?

Criminal practices are finally legalized, legitimized, and respected throughout the Russian Federation, from the political to the cultural arena.

17 January 2023, 06:03 PM 3628

War without military secrets

It has been said more than once that this war is actually being broadcast live. As a TV presenter with seniority and experience of working on reality shows on air, I assure you: no secrets are possible

2 January 2023, 01:45 PM 902

What Russian literature reveals about Russia

It proves once again that Russia did not move in the same direction as the civilized world two centuries ago. And accordingly, it lagged behind in development.

11 December 2022, 01:34 PM 800

Unpunished evil will return: Why defeat in the war will not curb Russia

"There is no guarantee that the Kremlin, upon the return of the occupied territories by Ukraine, will recognize our victory and, accordingly, its defeat."

7 December 2022, 02:54 PM 1067

Russia began its self-isolation a hundred years ago

For those who disagreed, there were executions in Stalin's time. In Brezhnev's, there were psychiatric hospitals. In Putin's time, there are cruise missiles. Everything for Russia to remain further isolated from progress and civilization.

30 November 2022, 04:54 PM 896