Defeat
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The heroes of the political fiction novel DEFEAT watch how new political dictatorship succeeds chaos on the ashes of the Soviet Empire. However, not everyone will live through it.
The novel illustrates social diseases of the nowadays Russia, and reluctance of people to extend sympathy and solidarity with those who protect their rights.
A creative lounger Jim becomes a moderator of a human rights organization. Together with his girlfriend Jenny they attract young people wanting to earn money and get some adrenalin from getting involved in politic games. Jenny is balancing between two worlds: the real world and the world of her dreams and meditations.
Gherda, a young lesbian sportswoman, is one of the most remarkable representatives of the organization. Her choice lies between idealism and conformism, and Gherda chooses justice. But the social realm does not accept such a choice.
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About the author
Roman Yevgenyevich Konoplev (Russian: Роман Евгеньевич Коноплёв; Romanian: Roman Conopliov; born 4 September 1973) is a Russian and Transnistrian political and public figure, strategist, publicist, writer, now resident in Portugal.
Roman Konoplev was the political columnist of the weekly "Dnestrovsky Courier" (2002-2008) in Transnistria (also known as Pridnestrovie).
He was the editor and columnist of news agency "Lenta PMR" (2004-2008). Editor of newspaper "Russian Proriv!" (2007-2008).
In 2006 Roman Konoplev travelled in Scandinavia. Hid sketch book "Norwegian papers", first published in Russia, was later reprinted by several foreign media.
Roman Konoplev is the author of novels "Gospel of extremist”, "Dromomania" and “Defeat".
Roman Konoplev was the owner and editor of news agency "DNIESTER" (2009-2017),
He also acquired Portuguese citizenship by naturalization.
