New city clerk Estis wants to address anti -Semitism in Dresden

New city clerk Estis wants to address anti -Semitism in Dresden

Dresden, Deutschland - Today we can introduce you to a fresh wind in the Dresden literary scene: Alexander Estis, the new city clerk of Dresden. With its Jewish-Russian roots, ESTIs is an interesting representative of our cultural diversity. Hardly arrived in the city, he has impressively positioned himself and explained that he comes to us without a finished program or political agenda. Instead, he wants to deal intensively with topics such as anti-Semitism and Russia affinity. He plans numerous readings, conversations and a column for the "Saxon newspaper", which only increases the anticipation for his work. MDR reports.

Alexander Estis was born in Moscow in 1986 and emigrated to Germany in 1996, where he was able to develop his roots in Hamburg. As an author, translator and journalist, he has made a name for himself and has become an integral part of the German -language literary scene. His passion for the short literary form, which he calls "miniatures", often makes him surprise in his texts with a wit and ingenuity. Estis underpins his already remarkable career with a number of publications: seven books, including "escape" and "Uterances of a Russian", testify to his creative strength. He is also a member of exile-p.e.n. And has won several literary prices, including the Kurt-Tucholsky Prize 2023 and the Rolf Bossert Memorial Prize 2020. Wikipedia leads out.

A look at the challenges

In a time when the literary work of Jewish authors is more than ever in focus, Estis brings an unadulterated look at the contemporary challenges. So the Jewish cultural work in Germany has had a eventful story. From flowering in the Weimar Republic to persecution during National Socialism - experiences are diverse and often painful. ESTIS comes to us to immerse yourself in this tradition and to ask the questions that the present raises. His examination of anti -Semitism in a current context could give new buoyancy for the literary discourses that affect us as a society. In recent decades, numerous Jewish authors, such as Wladimir Kaminer and Lena Gorelik, have addressed the complexity of their identities and revitalized the discussion. The Federal Center for Political Education addresses the literary disputes.

His active participation in the cultural discussions is not only done through readings, but also by discussions with Dresden citizens and literary lovers, in which he shares his thoughts and views on the development of culture and literature. Estis sees his time in Dresden as a form of participating observation. He wants to experience first -hand what concerns and moves people here.

a fresh start and outlook

Alexander Estis has been living in Dresden since the beginning of June and appreciates the advantages of the city clerk scholarship. He succeeds this position of former city clerk Charlotte Gleuß and brings fresh ideas and perspectives into the local literary scene. With his insights and experiences in European culture, he will certainly be an enriching element for the city and its residents: be inside. His first steps in Dresden are promising and we can look forward to what this creative head will give us in the coming months.