Aleksandr Zinovyev Quotes

A collection of quotes by Aleksandr Zinovyev.

Aleksandr Zinovyev (1922-2006) was a Russian philosopher, writer, and dissident. Born in the Soviet Union, Zinovyev became known for his critical views on the Soviet regime and his satirical novels that depicted the absurdities of Soviet life. He gained international recognition with his novel "The Yawning Heights" (1976), which satirized the Soviet system. Zinovyev's works were often banned in the Soviet Union, leading to his exile in 1978. He settled in Munich, Germany, where he continued to write and lecture on philosophy and sociology. Zinovyev's writings continue to influence critical thinking about totalitarianism and human nature.