The name of a story written by the deputy head of Russia's Sverdlovsk gubernatorial administration in the Urals has been changed after its initial title, “Freud's Sausage,” was deemed “too eccentric” by the book's editors, author Vadim Dubichev told the Znak.com website on Wednesday.
The story has been renamed “The Rowanberry Revolution,” the report said, presumably after the Russian folk song "Rowanberry of the Urals."
The text — which appeared in the October edition of the Ural literary magazine — tells the story of a journalist covering the aftermath of a fictional electoral victory by the opposition and questions the objectivity of journalism, the regional news agency Ura.ru reported Wednesday.
The author described the story as “dystopian,” Znak.com reported.
Dubichev, a member of the ruling United Russia party, in 2013 spoke out against the election of Yevgeny Roizman as mayor in the regional capital Yekaterinburg.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
