Café Pouchkine: Boris Akounine and Russian Literature is a literary morning held at Gazette Café in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is an event rather than a permanent place to visit, so it suits readers who are already in the city or planning to be there on the day.
What the morning covers
The session takes place on Saturday 7 November, starting at 10:30. It is built around Boris Akounine's novel Azazel, the first book in his detective series. The series is set in late 19th-century Russia and follows the young detective Eraste Fandorine. According to the programme, the story moves through spies, secret societies and nihilists, which gives the discussion a broad view of the period as well as the plot.
The talk is presented by Cultures Est and explores Russian literature more widely, with Akounine's contemporary writing as its starting point.
Who it is for
- Readers curious about Russian fiction beyond the classics
- Fans of detective and historical novels
- Anyone who would like a relaxed Saturday morning with a literary focus
Practical notes
The event is held at Gazette Café, which gives it an informal setting in the city centre. For the latest details, including how to take part, the venue's agenda page lists the programme for the week of 3 to 7 November. Visitors who enjoy the morning may also find Montpellier a pleasant city to explore for the rest of the day.