Arkady Renko

Arkady Renko is a detective character found in five of Martin Cruz Smith's books. He is cynical, distrusting, geeky, and most definitely and defiantly a Russian.

Related Topics:
Detective - Martin Cruz Smith's - Russian

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In Gorky Park, the first novel in which he appears, he reveals that he could have had his pick of choice careers in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, but he became an Investigator to uncover the official lies of society. He is exposed to Western capitalist society, but finds it to be equally corrupt and returns to Russia.

Related Topics:
Gorky Park - Communist Party of the Soviet Union - Capitalist

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He exposes corruption and dishonesty on the part of influential and well-protected members of the elite, regardless of the consequences. He matches this suicidal streak by smoking even the most vile cigarettes.

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Despite himself he shows compassion and hope for the future.

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He has featured in: Gorky Park, Polar Star, Red Square, Havana Bay and Wolves Eat Dogs.

Related Topics:
Gorky Park - Polar Star - Red Square - Havana Bay - Wolves Eat Dogs

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