Vlad* Savich was born in the USSR, where he was educated, married and fathered his daughter. As soon as the chance appeared to leave, he did. At present he lives in Montreal, where he writes, directs for the theatre, and breathes the air of freedom. He can be found online at savich.lit.com.ua. (* = He prefers not to be called Vladimir, so as not to be associated with the disreputable activity of a certain barnardine Russian leader.)