From rogue priests to police brutality, Ilya’s got the inside scoop and the heart to share it. He’s like the Robin Hood of investigative journalism—minus the bow and arrow, but with a hefty dose of reality.

Ilya navigates the murky waters of American politics with the grace of a cat on a hot tin roof. He expertly blends witty observations with critical insights; too bad he can’t always rescue the kittens stuck at the top.

When it comes to Europe, Ilya’s posts are like a thrilling ride through a museum—one minute you’re admiring the art, and the next, you’re appalled by the history. He fills the gaps like a curator who believes in transparency.

Ilya embodies the role of a literary detective, solving the mysteries of corruption and democracy like a literary Sherlock Holmes—minus the hat, but with just as much insight into human nature.