My poems getting published in Russia doesn't make me feel in any fashion, to tell you the truth. I'm not trying to be coy, but it doesn't tickle my ego.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Although I am losing my Soviet citizenship, I do not cease to be a Russian poet.
In Russia all tyrants believe poets to be their worst enemies.
But I am not political in the current events sense, and I have never wanted anyone to read my poetry that way.
My art and poetry is very political now. Because you've got to find that truth within you and express yourself. Somewhere out there, I know, there will be people who will listen.
I think my poems immediately come out of the sensuous and emotional experiences I have.
Russia itself is an extremely complex country, and sometimes I feel like all of that comes back to haunt me. I can see why so many Russian writers were so tortured.
The whole world recognizes Russia's cultural achievements. It is impossible to imagine the world culture without Russian culture, without our music and literature.
I am neither an Occidental writer nor a Russian writer. I am an accidental writer.
Well, if this is poetry, I'm certainly never going to write any myself.
I'm very inspired by the artfulness and soulfulness of the Russian people.