The writer Zakhar Prilepin said that he will be working in St. Petersburg.

      May 25, 2026 14:50 Culture and Leisure Writer Zakhar Prilepin will be visiting St. Petersburg more often. He has received a job offer, writes "Petersburg Diary." "Now we have become fellow countrymen," Prilepin said in a conversation with a St. Petersburg journalist. The Nizhny Novgorod resident explained that he found a job in the Northern capital. "We will see each other more often," he added. According to Prilepin, it is impossible to become a St. Petersburger all at once. However, he hopes to "absorb some part of the spirit of the great city." It was previously reported that Zakhar Prilepin wants to extend his military contract, which expires at the end of May. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+