Darmon Richter is a specialist in the ideological art and architecture of former communist societies. From his base in Bulgaria, he ventures out to explore the forgotten ruins of bold, heroic and Utopian designs across post-Soviet Europe and beyond. His latest book Chernobyl: A Stalkers’ Guide was published by FUEL (London) last year. Darmon’s blog is at www.exutopia.com.

Bulgarian riverlands: Politics and history on the Danube
The Danube irrigates Bulgarian crops and provides Bulgarian fishermen their catch. Guest contributor Darmon Richter takes time out in the riverside town of Silistra to reflect on Bulgaria’s complex relationship with the ...