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"Doctrine 77" by Ivan Okhlobystin, summary
The philosophical manifesto "Doctrine 77" was released in 2011 at the Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Stadium. This work is a direct attempt to formulate a national idea for Russia.
A summary of "The House of the Rising Sun" by Ivan Okhlobystin
Ivan Okhlobystin’s novella, written in the late 1990s and published in 2007, immerses the reader in the sociocultural milieu of Soviet hippies of the 1970sA notable feature of the text is its autobiographical precision: the author meticulously captures the everyday life of a rebellious youth who sought absolute freedom despite strict state regulations.
"House by the Devil’s Lake" by Tatyana Korsakova, summary
The novel "The House by the Devil’s Lake" is a mystical detective story by renowned author Tatyana Korsakova, written in 2009. The central plot revolves around a mysterious will and an ancient curse that unites the destinies of three former classmates thirteen years after a dramatic breakup.
A summary of George Bernard Shaw’s "Heartbreak House"
This book is a satirical play, completed in 1917. Its entire action takes place in a manor house, the interior of which imitates an old sailing ship. The eccentric atmosphere of this house serves as a backdrop for the clash between English bohemians and the business world.
"The House That Swift Built" by Grigory Gorin, summary
This book is a philosophical satirical play written in 1980. The text masterfully blurs the line between literary fiction and harsh reality, transforming the writer’s spacious home into a safe haven for the characters he creates.
A summary of Sergei Lukyanenko’s "Dive to the Stars"
A collection of short fiction by a prominent master of Russian science fiction, first published in 2008. This book is a kaleidoscope of stories about deep space missions, unexpected encounters with alien intelligences, and the difficult moral choices of people in the future.
"The Worthy High Court" by Leah Arden, summary
This heroic fantasy novel was published in 2021. It serves as the second installment in the "Descendants of the First" series, continuing the story of rulers with unique magical abilities.
A summary of Alexander Ostrovsky’s "A Profitable Post"
This play is a caustic social comedy, written in 1856. Immediately after its publication, the work faced fierce censorship and was banned for six long years.
"DPP (NN) (collection)" by Victor Pelevin, summary
A collection of short stories and novellas by a Russian writer captures the absurdity of business and spiritual life in the era of early capitalism. Published in 2003, the book’s title describes the magic of numbers that governs the financial flows of a vast country.
"Dragon’s Silver" by Marina Surzhevskaya, summary
This book is a fantasy romance novel published in 2019. The plot revolves around the clash between the technologically advanced Confederation and the wild fjords separated by the magical Great Mist.
"Bad Blood" by Dakha Taratorina, summary
A dark romantic fantasy novel published in 2022, this book tells the story of a crippled mercenary and a naive village witch, whose destinies intertwine despite mutual mistrust and mortal danger.
"Spiritual Mines" by Ivan Okhlobystin, summary
The events revolve around parish life and the unconventional Orthodox priest Father Savva. The story was written in 2008. The protagonist has a paradoxical way of thinking, and his advice always hits the mark.
Donut Hole for Harms Award Winners
ST. PETERSBURG. The first season of the Daniel Harms Award has kicked off.
"His Fan" by Anna Jane, summary
Anna Jane’s novel "His Fan" was published in 2020; it’s part of the "Musical Love Spell" series and focuses on characters whose personal histories had previously remained in the shadowsThe action opens in St. Petersburg on New Year’s Eve, where twenty-year-old Nellie Radova sits alone in a dark apartment, drinking tea, gazing at the festive city, and trying to cope with the news that her longtime love, Phil, guitarist for the band "On the Edge," is supposedly planning to marry Kristina.
"Joan of Arc" by Dmitry Merezhkovsky, summary
This book is a religious and philosophical reflection on the path of the Maid of Orleans, written in 1938The author compares the Hundred Years’ War with the decline of Europe on the eve of new global catastrophes, seamlessly merging the historical records of the Inquisition’s trial with mystical reflections on the coming Kingdom of the Holy Spirit.