Maria K. is a pen name of Maria Igorevna Kuroshchepova - a first-generation Russian-Ukrainian immigrant. An engineer by education, an analyst by trade, as well as a writer, photographer, artist and amateur model, Maria brings her talent for weaving an engaging narrative to stories of life, fashion and style advice, book and movie reviews, and common-sense and to-the-point essays on politics and economy.
Maria also translates less-known books by Russian authors and has published several non-fiction and science fiction works of her own.
Great historic rulers attempted to take over the world with superior armies and weapons. Ludwig Shtirner decided not to follow in their footsteps. Instead, he set out to take over the world using... More > nothing more than the power of his mind.< Less
Great historic rulers attempted to take over the world with superior armies and weapons. Ludwig Shtirner decided not to follow in their footsteps. Instead, he set out to take over the world using... More > nothing more than the power of his mind.< Less
What begins with a bored millionaire looking for a new hobby, develops into a great international project, uncovering lives, mysteries, and tragedies of a long lost civilization.
What begins with a bored millionaire looking for a new hobby, develops into a great international project, uncovering lives, mysteries, and tragedies of a long lost civilization.
As Christmas comes to Land Far Away, all creatures make ready for the festivities. One young Linzer is not satisfied by the prospect of gifts - she wants to capture the big man, Father Christmas... More > himself.< Less
Two writers, two styles, two approaches to one subject. What if a human being could fly?
Join the two lions of Russian/Soviet science fiction and fantasy – Alexander Belyaev and Alexander... More > Grin, as they explore the possibility of a flying man from their unique viewpoints.< Less
Poems You Have Never Met is a modest selection of poems from the less-known portion of Russian poetic family. These works either have not been translated into English or are not widely available in... More > the United States.< Less
Two writers, two styles, two approaches to one subject. What if a human being could fly?
Join the two lions of Russian/Soviet science fiction and fantasy – Alexander Belyaev and Alexander... More > Grin, as they explore the possibility of a flying man from their unique viewpoints.< Less
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