About Maxim Edwards

Maxim Edwards is a student and freelancer from England with a particular interest in ethnic, religious, and linguistic identities across the Former Soviet Union. From 2011 to 2012 he was Opinion Editor of the Kazan Herald, Tatarstan's English-language newspaper, and has written for The Independent and Souciant.

Articles by Maxim Edwards

Abkhazia: recognising the ruins

The frequent conflicts in Abkhazia have devastated the landscape. Tourism could be encouraged by restoring some of the old buildings, now in ruins, but ownership is often unclear, so they remain a stark reminder of the desperate need to rebuild the economy, while preserving the architectural legacy, says Maxim Edwards

Tatarstan: the restoration of history, religion and national feeling

The Republic of Tatarstan is spending some of its not inconsiderable oil and gas revenues on restoring the ruined capital of an 8th century civilisation. This project may play well to the sense of Tatar identity, but it has many critics, recounts Maxim Edwards

Voices from Abkhazia: Helmut’s Story

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Born in Germany during the war, Helmut ended up in a Soviet internment camp. Later he moved to the region of Abkhazia on the Black Sea, where he settled. Now nearly 70, he recounts the fascinating story of his life so far away from his home country to Maxim Edwards

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