Svetlana Alexievich

Svetlana Alexievich is a Belarusian author and journalist renowned for her oral history works that capture personal, often emotional, accounts of major events like war, Chernobyl, and the Soviet Union's collapse. Through interviews and written narratives, she gives voice to ordinary individuals' experiences, revealing the human dimension behind historical moments. Her storytelling blends fact with deeply personal reflections, offering profound insights into collective memory and societal change. In 2015, she received the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for her innovative approach to documenting history through diverse personal perspectives.