Lev

Synopsis of Lev

Lev is a fascinating sports biography that tells the life story of Evgeniy Levchenko, a young man born in Ukraine who, despite growing up in an environment marked by poverty and political instability following the collapse of the Soviet Union, manages to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional footballer. The book follows his journey from his beginnings at CSKA Moscow to his arrival at Eredivisie clubs in the Netherlands, exploring the culture shock, fame, and the personal struggle to find his place in a world of contrasts while his home country is plunged into war. Written by Iris Koppe, this book offers an intimate look at the resilience and determination of an athlete who must navigate between two worlds: East and West, war and peace.