In her biographical novel, 'Survilo,' Olga Lavrentyeva tells the story of her grandmother, Valentina Vikentyevna Survilo, who lived through the terrible years of repression and the siege of Leningrad. The events she experienced left an indelible mark on Valentina's soul—she lives in constant fear that her loved ones may not return home... Filled with tenderness and anxiety, the story of one Leningrad woman reflects the fates of millions of people.

Olga Lavrentyeva is a graphic designer and a member of the St. Petersburg Union of Artists. Her comics have been published not only in Russia, but also in Finland, Switzerland, Norway, the USA, Hungary, and Poland.