Sergej Lebedew

Sergei Lebedev, born in 1981, studied geology and subsequently worked as a journalist. His novels explore Russia’s past, particularly the Stalin era and its consequences for modern Russia. His novels published by S. Fischer include »Der Himmel auf ihren Schultern« (2013), »Menschen im August« (2015), »Kronos’ Kinder« (2018), »Das perfekte Gift« (2021), and »Die Beschützerin« (2025). He also published the story collection »Titan oder Die Gespenster der Vergangenheit« (2023).