Why is Russia afraid of crime fiction novelist Boris Akunin? Written by Paromita Chakrabarti Copyright © 2025 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Why is Russia afraid of crime fiction novelist Boris Akunin? The creator of detective Erast Fandorin faces a 14-year sentence in absentia for his outspoken criticism of Russia's war and Putin’s leadership Written by Paromita Chakrabarti New Delhi | Updated: July 16, 2025 17:21 IST https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-culture/russia-boris-akunin-10129934/?utm_source=Express_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletterid-30,newslettername-ie-opinion-daily,itemposition-12, Copyright © 2025 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.