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Russian author and journalist Dmitry Bykov: 'Australia is a mystical country'

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Dmitry Bykov on Somerton beach in Adelaide. Credit: S.Grigoriev

Dmitry Bykov, one of Russia’s most prominent writers, has visited Australia. He is the author of more than 70 books, including collections of poetry, literary criticism, biographies and novels. He is also an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. SBS Russian talked to Mr Bykov about his impressions of Australia.


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Dmitry Bykov, one of Russia’s most prominent writers, has visited Australia. He is the author of more than 70 books, including collections of poetry, literary criticism, biographies and novels. He is also an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. SBS Russian talked to Mr Bykov about his impressions of Australia.


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