Russendisko by Wladimir Kaminer

A lively, affectionate collection of humorous vignettes following a Russian émigré’s life in Berlin: misadventures navigating bureaucracy, language barriers and cultural clashes; organizing raucous Russian-themed parties that gather oddball characters from the immigrant scene; and blending nostalgia for home with warm, ironic observations about identity, nightlife and the everyday absurdities of starting over.