Dual Diaspora

The little-known story of how writers and artists from the Soviet Union have influenced contemporary Israeli culture.

A groundbreaking exploration of the cultural contributions of Russian-speaking immigrants to Israel over the past thirty years, Dual Diaspora investigates how writers, filmmakers, and visual artists reconcile their Soviet past with their Israeli present.

Alex Moshkin teaches English and world literature at the International School Michel Lucius.

Alex Moshkin teaches English and world literature at the International School Michel Lucius.

"Dual Diaspora presents novel, compelling, and fascinating interpretations of the works of post-Soviet Israeli artists and the way they responded to the challenges of their new country." Miriam Finkelstein, University of Konstanz

"An excellent and timely book that transforms the nascent and understudied field of post-Soviet Israeli culture." Melissa Weininger, California State University, Northridge