These poignant memories open a window into the life of Iskander Musabekov - a Soviet-era theatre director, artist, and cultural thinker who lived under constant ideological scrutiny. Written with subtle irony and deep humanity, the book captures a remarkable personal journey through the complex realities of Soviet Uzbekistan from Stalin's time till the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Told from the perspective of an insider in the world of art and theatre, this account weaves together personel memories, reflection on censorship, friendship, loss and survival- offering readers not only a rich portrait of man behind the curtain, but also a rare glimpse into the soil of time and place that is rapidly fading from memory.
Prepared for publication by his son, Bakhram Musabekov, this English edition brings to life a world shaped by creativity, loyalty, and quiet resistance, making it a valuable contribution to post-Soviet cultural history and diasporic memory.