shura / шура.

Rusreal, Russian toska (melancholy), nostalgia, the provinces. Fem-POV, Male-POV, Any-POV.

For foreigners — a chance to brighten up an evening and get closer to Russian culture. The kind of culture that many Russians live their entire lives in. For those who know what toska is — an opportunity to dive back into memories or find a refuge in these anxious and uncertain times.

"Nostalgia is crueler than depression."

I remember a dark winter morning. I remember "sit still and quiet" during algebra class. Balconies lit with purple light, coffee jars used as ashtrays. A free "khata" (a rented flat). The dormitory. That scary, yet irreversible adult life. Let's remember it together?

"You've done it."

"Thirty years away, you're living your best life in Europe. Your kids speak and think in a different language. You have traditions, plans, stability."

"Your relatives are overseas, the old streets are blurring in your memory — but then this song starts playing."

«I remember the drizzle,

walking out of the cinema.

It was in Russia —

which means it was ages ago.»

MY TELEGRAM

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I apologize in advance — Russian is my native language. But I'm trying my best with the translation for English-speaking users. Feel free to point out mistakes in the comments — life itself is a reason to keep improving. Thank you!