Kirsten E.A. Borg has been fascinated by the Russians since she was 12 years old. She has taught their history, learned their language, performed their music, visited their country - and loved their culture for a long time. She has a Ph.D. in History, and lives in Kansas City. Like many of the characters in her book, she has a daughter and is a teacher.
Cover Art: Charles H. Mertes, Stalingrad War Memorial.