Ilya אש Ash
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Ilya אש Ash
@ashcomco.bsky.social
Poet and journalist based in and around Jerusalem.

A Moscow transplant, worked in two media outlets later banned/closed in Russia.

Shooting daily JLM life.

Please, call me Ash.

Mostly on Mastodon: https://zirk.us/@ash
Moar: http://ash.com.co
As a poet, I have published book and couple of pending books, on of these in English. I urgently need 1200–1500 shekels right now to cover rent.

If you can help or point me toward resources, I would be deeply grateful.

Bit: 0587305468
Paypal: @ashcomco
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/ashcomco

(03/03)
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February 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
I’m waiting for a medical evaluation for depression that may qualify me for a pension at the end of March. At the same time, I’ve had severe lower back pain for four months and can’t work — mentally or physically. As a journalist, I work in two outlets currently banned/closed in Russia. (02/03)
February 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
— But there’s nothing about Yeltsin in it!
— Exactly, — Kostyukov replied.

The title, oddly enough, was never used — even with another name in Yeltsin's stead. (03/03)
January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Once, in the 90s, he was asked to read and review a novel, and then the author asked his advice on a title.

“Not a word about Yeltsin,” said Kostyukov (still the Yeltsin era). (02/03)
January 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM