How I Destroyed the Empire — Zirka Menzatiuk

“How I Destroyed the Empire” is a sincere and witty coming-of-age story set against the final years of the Soviet Union. The young protagonist perceives major historical events with childlike sincerity, gradually witnessing how they transform her worldview and the world around her.

The book blends humor, nostalgic memories, and thoughtful reflection on a time of change, showing how personal experience becomes part of a nation’s history.