Books
automatic translate"Lenizdat" released a three-volume work of Joseph Brodsky, some of which is published in Russia for the first time
ST. PETERSBURG. On the 20th anniversary of the death of Joseph Brodsky, a three-volume edition of his works, compiled by Igor Bulatovsky, was published.
A summary of "Lönnart of Grengras" by Alexey Pekhov
Lönnart of Grengras is a 2008 novella. The plot describes a mercenary’s pursuit of a mysterious fugitive on the most terrifying winter night. The hero encounters dangerous supernatural creatures of the north.
A summary of Alexander Ostrovsky’s "The Forest"
The play "The Forest," written in 1870, depicts the provincial mores of post-reform Russia, where two worlds collide: the hypocritical environment of a noble estate and the free life of poor but honest itinerant actors.
"Forest Riders" by Andrey Romashov, summary
This book, published in 1959, tells the story of an ancient Ugric tribe forced to seek new lands under attack from enemies. The narrative delves deeply into the harsh life of the original inhabitants of the Urals, where people survive in the wild forests by relying on pagan beliefs and fortitude.
"Jacob’s Ladder" by Lyudmila Ulitskaya, summary
The novel was written in 2015. This book is a comprehensive family chronicle of several generations of the Osetsky family, spanning a period from the late 19th century to 2011. The plot is based on authentic archival documents and personal letters from the writer’s grandfather, Yakov Ulitsky.
"Summer Camp" by Vlad Rayber, summary
This book is a collection of terrifying short stories, skillfully woven into a single mystical plot, published in 2024. The text is organized like a serial, with standalone episodes subordinated to an overarching narrative.
"Summer of the Volunteer" by Sergei Lukyanenko, summary
"Volunteer’s Summer" is the fourth book in the "Changed" series, published in 2022. The first three novels—"Seven Days to Megiddo," "Three Days of Indigo," and "A Month Beyond the Rubicon"—formed a trilogy that seemed complete, but the author returned to the characters: "the world and the heroes didn’t let go."
"Letos" by Alexey Pekhov, summary
This book is an epic fantasy about a ruined magical world, written in 2014. The novel describes the beginning of the difficult journey of three exiles forced to join forces to survive the harsh realities of the Age of Oblivion.
"The Flying Ship" by Andrei Belyanin, summary
The humorous detective-fiction novel "The Flying Ship," written in 2000, combines elements of Russian fairy tales and classic police investigations. The narrative combines fairy tale motifs, police work, and conversational humor.
"Lily of the Valley" by Honoré de Balzac, summary
The novel was written between 1835 and 1836 and, during the author’s lifetime, became part of the grand cycle "The Human Comedy." The work drew on the writer’s profound personal experience, reflecting his long-standing affection for Laura de Berny.
Kir Bulychev’s "The Purple Ball," a summary
This 1983 science fiction novella tells the story of saving Earth from an ancient biological weapon. The plot seamlessly blends space fiction with time travel and folklore: futuristic technologies are closely intertwined with the magic of the Age of Legends.
A summary of "The Dream Line" by Sergei Lukyanenko
"The Dream Line" is a science fiction novel by Sergei Lukyanenko, written in 1995 and first published in 1996 by Lokid. The action takes place in the distant future, several decades after the War of Troubles—a brutal intergalactic conflict in which humanity barely survived, fighting the Sakras and Bulrati races.
"Mother’s Line" by Anna Starobinets, summary
"Mother’s Line" is a short story by Russian writer Anna Starobinets, published in the collection "Silver Axolotl." It tells the story of a woman named Maria Yomdina, who is attempting to obtain Israeli citizenship by right of return while simultaneously concealing the growing symptoms of hereditary schizophrenia.
"The Fake Wife" by Dina Rubina, summary
This book is a collection of short stories and novellas, published in 2021. It brings together texts from various years, exploring human relationships, family dramas, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life against the backdrop of Soviet and post-Soviet realities.
A summary of Alexander Kuprin’s "The Listrygonians"
This collection of short stories and novellas by the distinguished Russian writer was created between 1907 and 1911. The author brought together under one cover works about human passions, the elements of the sea, and the tragic fates of residents of the coastal cities of the Russian Empire.