The Book that Explains Russian Identity Through Its Forests

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In the John Wick franchise, played by Keanu Reeves, the actor incarnates a dark man, mercenary, vigilante, a formidable murderer who never leaves his target alive and who, in terror, they call Baba Yaga, who in Russian tradition means “the one who reigns over the forests”. He devours children and maidens. At the same time, he respects nature, from which he draws his magical gifts. He is able to resurrect—as in the film series—from death. “Russia…