A journalist and PR executive by trade, Kesha Bakunin started his career in one of the former Soviet states. As his country slid towards authoritarianism, social conformity, and religious orthodoxy, he emigrated to preserve personal integrity and professional independence. Having watched his homeland fall prey to a most bizarre mix of secular autocracy and religious extremism, Kesha felt compelled to document and share his observations in the form of a cautionary tale.

Since no local publisher was willing to represent Stronghold without excisions and adjustments, Kesha had to rewrite the book in English. You can get in touch with Kesha at keshabakunin@protonmail.com.