Daria Koshkina

Editor Daria is an editor whose publishing journey began in the halls of SPbSPU's humanities department, while her love for TV series started with the first notes of the "Twin Peaks" theme in the mid '90s. She still maintains that Tony Soprano's monologue about "coming in at the end" and the best being over is one of television's most touching moments, and Walter White's transformation from a modest chemistry teacher to "the one who knocks" is the ultimate story of moral decay.

If you want to spend hours discussing anime, ask about her favorite fights in "Naruto" (spoiler alert: the Kakashi vs. Obito battle definitely makes her top 3) or any other shonen title, or organize a classic anime marathon. Just don't forget to include "Paprika" and "Akira" in the lineup.

She also collects films featuring specific actors. For instance, she can arrange a movie night showcasing young Malcolm McDowell (and it's not just about "A Clockwork Orange"!) or Bill Skarsgård, because his smile deserves its own story even when he's not playing Pennywise. Lately, she's been increasingly drawn into the world of Korean cinema. Somewhere between the brutal elegance of "Oldboy" and the cozy romance of K-dramas.

Her editorial background has taught Daria not only the intricacies of language but also how to strike the perfect balance between preserving an author's voice and making necessary improvements. She believes every text can be enhanced without losing its original energy and character. She has a gentle way of pointing out errors that makes even the most stubborn authors receptive to her advice.

Education

Graduated from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, specialization – "publishing and editing"

Quick Q&A

• Hobbies: drawing, calligraphy, video games
• Favorite movies and TV shows: "Oldboy", "The Sopranos", "The Man from Podolsk"
• Favorite music: "Krovostok", "Ptitsu Em", "Porez na sobake"
• Favorite books: "The Woman in the Dunes" by Kobo Abe, "Shatuny" by Yuri Mamleev, "The Devil's Wheel" by Mikhail Gigolashvili
• Most important in people: self-irony and sense of humor