Viktor Golyshev, Daniil Alexandrovic Granin, Fazil Iskander, and Dmitry Mikhailovich Urnov touch on their specific paths in the literary field—such as translating works, writing prose, or writing poetry. Granin reads from his recently published controversial article "On Mercifulness" in Russian, then an English reading by William Styron. William Styron also gives an introduction of the author, particularly about his time as a soldier during WWII in Russia. Iskander reads an excerpt from his book "Sandro of Chegem" in Russian, then it is read by Stone in English. Urnov reads his works in English. Toni Morrison is the moderator.
