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Ivan Okhlobystin’s "The Garbage Man," a summary
Ivan Okhlobystin’s story was published in 1996. It served as the literary basis for a popular film script, depicting the clash of two opposing worldviews against the backdrop of a snowy provincial town.
"We Are from the Future 2" by Alexander Shevtsov, summary
"We Are from the Future 2" is a screenplay by Alexander Shevtsov, published in 2010 as the basis for the Russian military science fiction film of the same nameIt is a direct continuation of the events of the first film: St. Petersburg search and rescue teams Borman and Cherep are once again transported to the years of the Great Patriotic War—this time to the summer of 1944, near the Ukrainian town of Brody.
"Enough Stupidity in Every Wise Man" by Alexander Ostrovsky, summary
Alexander Ostrovsky’s play, written in 1868, vividly captures the mores of post-reform Moscow, dominated by the nobility and bureaucracy. For the first time, the author portrays a cynical careerist, willing to do anything to achieve high status, as the protagonist.
"At the End of the Night" by Konstantin Lopushansky, summary
The screenplay "At the End of the Night" (published, among other things, in the anthology "Film Screenplays," 1985, No1) depicts the first weeks after a catastrophe, which is imposed on the survivors as the result of a world war, although the protagonist persistently searches for evidence of a localized accident and political manipulation.
"Towards Freedom" by Martin Luther King Jr.
On the Road to Freedom, published in 1958, is the story of the Montgomery bus boycott, told by a man who was at the forefront of it, and whose involvement increased not only its impact but its significance to the civil rights movement.
"At Shouting Distance" by Sergei Naumov, summary
The writer created a dynamic spy detective story. The novella "At Shouting Distance" was written by Sergei Naumov in 1981. The work describes a daring Soviet intelligence operation in Austria during the final days of World War II.
"Over the Abyss" by Ivan Okhlobystin, summary
Ivan Okhlobystin’s autobiographical work was published in 2008. It is a frank exploration of the existential fear of death that haunts the protagonist through the years and shapes his unique worldview.
"Napoleon: Memoirs of a Corsican" by Edward Radzinsky, summary
This book, published in 2013, is a stylized diary by Emmanuel de Las Cases, secretary to Napoleon Bonaparte. According to the plot, while exiled on the island of Saint Helena, the deposed ruler secretly ordered a loyal servant to poison himself with arsenic.
"Napoleon: Life After Death" by Edward Radzinsky, summary
This book is a historical novel, first published in 2002. The text is skillfully stylized as memoirs dictated by the deposed monarch to his secretary, Emmanuel de Las Cases, during his exile.
"The Real Life of Sebastian Knight" by Vladimir Nabokov, summary
The Real Life of Sebastian Knight was written in 1938-1939 and published in 1941At the time of its writing, Nabokov lived in Paris. According to legend, the book was written while sitting on the toilet, and the board over the bidet served as Nabokov’s desk.
"Don’t Leave" by Georgy Polonsky, summary
This 1984 fairytale play, based on William Thackeray’s novel, immerses the reader in the fictional kingdom of Abydonia, where lying has become the norm and a magical blue rose compels the characters to tell the truth.
"November Bride" by Leah Arden, summary
This book is a fantasy tale by Russian author Leah Arden, published in 2020. It offers readers a completely new take on the familiar story of the Twelve Months, where ancient magic is closely intertwined with unpredictable human destinies.
"The Unwanted Bride, or A Winter’s Tale at the Academy of Magic" by Anna Jane, summary
Anna Jane’s novel was written in 2021 and published in 2022 under the title "Heir to the Black Dragon" as the first installment of the "Unwanted Bride" seriesIts plot is built on a blend of academic fantasy, courtly struggle, and a forced engagement, which, from the very beginning, stems not only from personal drama but also from a long-held legacy connected to the black dragon.
A summary of Elvira Baryakina’s "A Gentle Pull on the Ears"
Written in 2000, this work seamlessly combines elements of an ironic detective story with a detailed description of legal practice in post-Soviet RussiaThe book’s key feature is its seamless interweaving of the professional jargon of lawyers and investigators into a lively story full of curious situations, where bureaucratic routine becomes the backdrop for the development of a romantic relationship and the investigation of a complex crime.
"The Uninvited Guest" by Anna Jane, summary
This book is a bonus story connecting the characters of two popular novel series by the author. It was published in 2016. It tells the story of a mysterious musician through the eyes of characters from another book, offering a fresh perspective on familiar events and the characters’ actions.