Aldona’s portfolio includes a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction works published on websites, in magazines, essay collections, and blogs. Her work is available in English, Belarusian, and Russian.
The Snow Melted in August
The Snow Melted in August
“I should’ve stayed, I should’ve stayed…” echoes in Janina’s mind. Surrounded by the pulsating energy of a festival crowd, she stands frozen, receiving the news that changes her life forever.
Just a few months earlier, Janina found herself amidst the chaos of Raman’s room, snorting an unknown drug from his desk. She couldn’t believe that after nearly a decade of being a fan of his band, she was now in the circle everyone yearned to be part of. Yet for Janina, it wasn't Raman’s popularity that drew her in. It was the deep, unsettling darkness in his soul, a sense of danger that both terrified and enticed her.
This is a story about searching for a way out of the dullness of human existence and chasing the thrilling rollercoasters on its flip side.
This story is not about Janina, it’s about Raman.
Articles
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AdWords for Custom Software Development Company: When Does It Fail?
Nowadays many custom development companies already use Google AdWords and see the impressive results. Nevertheless, even the most experienced professionals often encounter failures. Why does it happen? Let’s see the most common mistakes in details.
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6 Best Tactics to Attract B2B Audience Using Content Marketing
Content marketing has proved as a good way for B2B companies to generate leads, raise brand awareness, nurture relationships with existing clients and drive sales. These goals are pretty universal. But approaches to attract B2B and B2C audiences have some major differences.
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7 классных мест недалеко от Стокгольма
Стокгольм – город, которому всегда найдется чем тебя удивить. Будь то новая пиццерия, галерея, модный клуб, площадка для гольфа или же просто одна из классических достопримечательностей. Ясно одно: скучать тебе здесь точно не придется. Но если вдруг у тебя появилось желание сменить обстановку и увидеть другую сторону...
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Нетуристический Стокгольм: 11 точек, куда ходят местные
В таком мультинациональном городе как Стокгольм слышать повсюду английскую речь – довольно обычное явление. Поэтому зачастую не совсем понятно, окружают ли тебя местные ребята, говорящие по-английски, или же ты находишься среди толпы туристов возле очередной...
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Что (не) станет с Каменной Горкой через 10 лет – берлинский спальный район как образец для подражания
Альдона Мартыненка сравнила нашу Каменную Горку со спальным районом Гропиусштадт в Берлине, чтобы понять, что не так с Горкой сейчас и что с ней следовало бы сделать в ближайшем будущем.
Media and (Im)mortality
Media and (Im)mortality
Musicians who die young often become more famous after their death and moreover, this popularity sometimes continues to exist years or even decades afterwards which consequently has a chance to turn these musicians into legends. Research has shown that the development of media and the growing celebrity culture have impacted the ways individuals perceive famous people. The fans may often view celebrities as a part of their personal lives which may be a reason for them to strive for maintaining the presence of deceased artists by, for instance, listening to their music or posting content connected to them on social media. This study aims to determine the ways in which individuals mourn and grieve over their idols, the role of media in this process and as a result, how the presence of deceased musicians is maintained in a long-term by the forces of fans, media or other heritage left after the artists.
Print Magazines
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Verasen #3
Two interviews: with Zmicier Afanasenka, the leader of the band Amaroka, and Jan Mauzer, the leader of the band Mauzer.
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Verasen #5
Two interviews: with the band PANaNieba (SP Kava and S'viedak) and Igar Zahumionavy, the leader of the band Zigzag.
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Verasen #6
Two interviews: with the rapper Vinsent and the band :B:N: (Ales Lutych and Ales Zaicau).
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Verasen #7
Interview with the screenwriter Andrey Kureychik.
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Verasen #8
Interview with the actress Alesya Grybok.
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Verasen #9
Interview with Ksenya Zhuk, the leader of the band Navi.
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Verasen #11
Interview with the musician Syargei Bashlykevich.
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Verasen #12
Interview with Dzianis Tarasenka, the leader of the band RSP.
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Verasen #15
Interview with the designer Volga Kardash.
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The Wind of Freedom
Collection of student essays.