In search of barbarians

Andrii Lyubka's new book is a rich journey between Odessa and Trieste, through the lands that are the border of the Balkans. It is a mixed genre that combines the author's private diary with his travels to known and unknown corners, from metropolises to provincial towns and unrecognized republics. The book examines various aspects of the culture, history and lifestyle of these regions, relations between peoples, geographical features and cultural stereotypes. The author sometimes mixes humor and a scientific approach, going beyond stereotypes and looking for new perspectives.