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"The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" by Carl Sagan, summary
"The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" is the last major book by American astrophysicist and science writer Carl Sagan, published in 1995Co-written with his wife, Ann Druyan, it became a kind of definitive statement by the scientist on why critical thinking and the scientific method are essential to society—especially when pseudoscience and superstition spread faster than sound knowledge.
"I am so hurt for people, so sorry for everyone, that’s why I write"
MOSCOW. Verdict of the jury of “Russian Booker”: the victory was awarded to Alexander Snegirev for the novel “Faith”.
A summary of "Broca’s Brain: On Science, Space, and Man" by Carl Sagan
Broca’s Brain is a collection of essays by American astrophysicist and science writer Carl Sagan, published in 1979. Its chapters grew out of articles written between 1974 and 1979 for The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, Scientific American, Playboy, and other publications.
"Young People" by Rodion Beletsky, summary
Rodion Beletsky’s play "Young People" is a chamber comedy of situations that explores the dynamics of male friendship and the transformation of bachelor habits when confronted with a woman’s willWritten in the genre of a contemporary domestic drama, the work focuses on the infantilism of adult men and the paradoxes of romantic relationships unfolding in the confines of a city apartment.
"Moscow" by Vladimir Sorokin and Alexander Zeldovich, summary
"Moscow" is a screenplay written by Vladimir Sorokin and director Alexander Zeldovich between 1995 and 1997The text was created as the basis for the film of the same name, a complete literary work that depicts Moscow in the 1990s through the intertwining of criminal enterprise, family conflicts, and personal tragedies.
A summary of Emil Braginsky’s "Moscow Holidays"
Emil Braginsky’s prose comedy was published in 1998. The book is based on a well-known film script. The text contains a humorous meta-irony. One of the characters compliments the main character’s smile and compares her appearance to that of actress Irina Selezneva.
"Bridge", erected by Mailis de Kerangal, was released in the Russian version
ST. PETERSBURG. The publishing house "Black River" published a book by Mailis de Kerangal "Bridge".
"Butterfly" by Guzel Yakhina, summary
This book is an early story by Guzel Yakhina, first published in 2014 in the St. Petersburg magazine Neva. It describes the grim life of a 10-year-old boy locked away on an isolated river island with his sadistic grandfather.
Ivan Okhlobystin’s "Moth" (A Brief Summary)
The play and screenplay "Moth," created in 2016, is a mystical drama with a surreal intertwining of the destinies of people with criminal pasts around an innocent child in a time-warped space.
"Mozart and Casanova" by Edward Radzinsky, summary
This collection of short stories transports readers to bygone eras through the confessions of famous historical figures. Published in 2004, this book is a large-scale historical reconstruction, where the precise recreation of everyday details sits alongside artistic invention.
My Lost Star by Anna Jane, summary
"My Lost Star" is an online novel by Anna Jane, last updated September 18, 2010. Bibliographies list the book as being published no later than 2011, but its action is set in June 2013 and takes place in the fictional city of Histalia.
Joseph Brodsky’s "Marble," a summary
The play "Marble," written by Joseph Brodsky in 1982, is a metaphysical drama set in a hypothetical future stylized as classical antiquity. The work, the poet’s only play, develops key themes of Time, Space, and loneliness through a dialogue between two life-sentenced prisoners.
"Musical Love Spell: On Origami Waves" by Anna Jane, summary
This 2017 work tells the story of feelings tested by distance, deceptive appearances, and the harsh laws of show business. Katrina Radova falls in love with Anton Tropinin, the hidden alter ego of the lead singer of a famous rock band.
"Musical Love Spell: Beyond the Reflection" by Anna Jane, summary
This 2014 novel continues the story of student Katrina Radova, who finds herself at the center of a love triangle. This book is the second part of a sweeping young adult saga, where the mysticism of a magical ritual gives way to the harsh reality of show business and complex human relationships.
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.