Blin by Anna Leyko

“Blin” is a handmade zine created in London, UK, in 2025.

Volume 1 is a small collection of art, performance, prose, diary entries and personal childhood memories. The title, with its double meaning—both the beloved pancake (Blini) and a minced oath used to express frustration which captures the messy, complex, and often bittersweet experience of growing up under the Russian State. A space where personal reflection on nostalgia and trauma, patriotism and immigration coexist, creating a softer tone of conversation among artworks. 

Pages: 14 pages of ranging works and writings

Size: A5

Language: English, Russian

Author and Artist: Anna Leyko

Editor: Matilde Madeira