Zoom Book Launch: IN THE JAWS OF THE CROCODILE by Emil Draitser

Emil Draitser, professor emeritus of Russian at Hunter College, in conversation with Yasha Klots about his new book, In the Jaws of the Crocodile, a memoir about his years writing for the satirical Soviet magazine Crocodil, during the Brezhnev era.

The event is free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link. Pre-order In the Jaws of the Crocodile and you will get an autographed bookplate with your copy.

Emil Draitser is a professor emeritus of Russian at Hunter College. He is the author of several books, including Farewell, Mama Odessa; Stalin’s Romeo Spy: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of the KGB’s Most Daring Operative; and Shush! Growing Up Jewish under Stalin: A Memoir.











When: Wed., Feb. 3, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Where: Shakespeare & Co.
939 Lexington Ave. (corner of 69th St.)
212-772-3400
Price: Free
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Emil Draitser, professor emeritus of Russian at Hunter College, in conversation with Yasha Klots about his new book, In the Jaws of the Crocodile, a memoir about his years writing for the satirical Soviet magazine Crocodil, during the Brezhnev era.

The event is free but you must register here to receive the Zoom link. Pre-order In the Jaws of the Crocodile and you will get an autographed bookplate with your copy.

Emil Draitser is a professor emeritus of Russian at Hunter College. He is the author of several books, including Farewell, Mama Odessa; Stalin’s Romeo Spy: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of the KGB’s Most Daring Operative; and Shush! Growing Up Jewish under Stalin: A Memoir.

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