Dina Rubina – contemporary Russian-Israeli writer, author of On the Sunny Side of the Street and The Petrushka Syndrome. Born in Tashkent, she has lived in Israel since 1990. Her prose blends vivid imagery, psychological insight, and themes of exile, art, and memory.
📖 Began writing in childhood, first story published at 16. 🎬 Wrote scripts for films such as Good Weather on Deribasovskaya… and Yashka the Gypsy. 📚 Her prose mixes detective intrigue with philosophical reflection. 🌍 Often writes about Soviet past and Jewish diaspora. 🏆 Recipient of several international and Israeli literary awards. 🎨 Many of her protagonists are artists – painters, musicians, actors. ✍️ Known for a “cinematic” style – vivid and dynamic. 📖 Her works have been translated into many languages worldwide. 😲 Curious fact: prefers to write by hand, saying it helps her “hear the rhythm of the text.” 😄 Funny fact: jokes that her true muse is not inspiration, but a deadline.