War and Peace: a compelling portrait of post-post-perestroika Russia.War and Peace: brings together 12 stories by new generation of Russian writers.These 'state of the nation' stories imaginatively explore current Russian definitions of war and peace.War: controversial stories about life in the modern Russian army where the continuing war in the Caucasus has bred discontent and corruption.Peace: stories from the frontline of contemporary life for women in Russia - from relationships and violence to aging and the generation gap.