Aleksandr Skorobogatov
@askorobogatov
Belgian-based, Belarus-born writer and journalist, author of 7 books, i.a. ‘Russian Gothic’. Represented by Regal Hoffmann & Associates (NYC).
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https://www.skorobogatov.com/ 10-04-2011 12:07:45
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Een gebeurtenis die mij zo ontzettend aan het hart gaat: de Nederlandse editie van mijn nieuwe boek ‘Achter de donkere wouden’ over mijn zoon Vladimir, die in 2002 nabij Moskou werd ontvoerd en vermoord, verschijnt op 2 september 2025 bij Uitgeverij De Geus. Coverontwerp door Irwan Droog
A deeply personal moment: the Dutch edition of ‘Through the Dark Woods’, about my son Vladimir, who was kidnapped and killed near Moscow in 2002, will be released on Sept 2, 2025, with Uitgeverij De Geus More news soon on the English edition with @OldStreet For rights: Regal | Hoffmann & Associates (NYC)
This week, I received the Honorary Medal from KU Leuven for my work as a ‘sharp observer and critic of the dictatorships in Russia and Belarus and the war in Ukraine.’ De Standaard published my speech in its weekend edition. m.standaard.be/cnt/dmf2025031…
The Dutch edition of my new novel ‘Achter de donkere wouden’ (Uitgeverij De Geus) is now in the catalogue for bookstores in Flanders and the Netherlands. In stores from September 2. English edition ‘Through the Dark Woods’ (Old Street Publishing) to follow.
Een boek over mijn zoon — over zijn ontvoering en moord in 2002, nabij Moskou Een boek dat me brak, maar me ook de kans gaf zijn pijn en eenzaamheid een stem te geven Vandaag kreeg het een gezicht: de definitieve cover is er. Het boek is naar de drukker. Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature
A book about my son — his abduction and murder in 2002 near Moscow. It broke me, but let me give voice to his pain and loneliness on his last night. The Dutch edition now has its face: the final cover. Off to print. Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature
“An unbearably beautiful book.” — Jan Antonissen in Humo about my forthcoming novel Achter de donkere wouden (03/09; English edition Through the Dark Woods, Old Street, 2026). Deeply grateful for the intense conversation! Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature Uitgeverij De Geus
‘Achter de donkere wouden’ — English edition ‘Through the Dark Woods’ due in 2026 — featured by Flemish public broadcaster VRT as one of the most anticipated books of the autumn. Grateful & honoured! In bookstores from 3 September Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature #BookLaunch #BookLovers
Thrilled to see my upcoming book Achter de donkere wouden (Through the Dark Woods, Old Street Publishing , 2026) popping up on reading lists! 360 Magazine (NL) included it in their top 5 for September — alongside David Szalay, Yoko Tawada, Jacinda Ardern & Jeremy Black. Regal | Hoffmann & Associates
Achter de donkere wouden al op nummer 4 in Humo’s top 10 — na Silvia Avallone, Ian McEwan en Mark Galeotti! Kan het zelf amper geloven. Zo dankbaar 🖤🙏 Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Old Street Publishing Uitgeverij De Geus Flanders Literature
‘Through the Dark Woods’ (‘Achter de donkere wouden’, Uitgeverij De Geus, NL — English edition in 2026 by Old Street Publishing) is already at number 4 in humo’s Top 10 in Belgium — right behind Silvia Avallone, Ian McEwan, and Mark Galeotti! 🖤🙏 Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature
Happy (belated) pub day to me! What a ride. Thank you all for the love — and for walking with me and Ladoshka through the dark woods. 🤍 #ThroughTheDarkWoods #Grateful #AuthorLife #PubDay Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature Old Street Publishing Rare Bird Uitgeverij De Geus
4th print run in under 2 months for “Achter de donkere wouden”! Thousands of readers have taken my son Ladoshka — forever 15 — into their hearts. Deeply grateful. “Through the Dark Woods” (English ed.) out Sept 2026 from Old Street Publishing Regal | Hoffmann & Associates Flanders Literature Uitgeverij De Geus
