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Vladimir Korolenko’s "Makar’s Dream," a summary
The work was created in 1883 during the author’s exile in Yakutia. The plot harmoniously blends the traditions of the classic Christmas tale with a profound social subtext, meticulously depicting the harsh life of an abandoned northern settlement.
"Sonya and the Witch" by Dakha Taratorina, summary
This 2019 book is a humorous urban fantasy about an ordinary girl. Her life changes dramatically after accidentally interfering with a magical ritual. The protagonist suddenly becomes the vessel for the soul of a wayward, dead witch.
"Comrades in Arms" by Emil Braginsky and Eldar Ryazanov, summary
The play, written in 1971, explores the psychological transformation of a strict boss and a timid subordinate against the backdrop of the routine of a statistical agency. The authors reveal the sincere human emotions hidden behind the strict bureaucratic façade.
A summary of "Social Philosophy" by Peter Alekseev
In 2003, Petr Alekseev published "Social Philosophy." This book is the logical conclusion of the basic course in ontology and epistemology, shifting the academic focus to society.
"The Sleeping Angel" by Alice Clover, summary
The novel "Sleeping Angel" is a psychological thriller with elements of romantic fiction, published in 2015. The author uses an "unreliable" narrator whose perception of reality is distorted by panic and physical captivity.
"The Sleeping Murderer" by Agatha Christie, summary
Gwenda Reed, a young woman of twenty-one, arrives in England from New Zealand. She has recently married Giles Reed, who is due to join her later. At his suggestion, Gwenda sets out to find a house where they can settle down.
A summary of "The Old Man" by Maxim Gorky
The play was written in 1915It is closely connected to the writer’s journalistic articles about the Karamazov rebellion, published two years earlier. The plot centers on the clash between a man building a new life after escaping from penal servitude and a vengeful righteous man who has turned the suffering he endured into a weapon for the destruction of others.
"Old Robbers" by Emil Braginsky and Eldar Ryazanov, summary
This story, written in 1970, addresses with good humor the issue of aging in people whose lives are completely devoted to their professionProsecutor’s investigator Nikolai Myachikov, an honest and naive man, agrees to daring criminal adventures to keep his beloved job, but his heightened sense of justice constantly thwarts his criminal plans.
"Ancient Ornament of Luck" by Tatyana Korsakova, summary
This book is a mystical detective novel about the intertwining of human destinies, an unexpected inheritance, and dangerous secrets from the pastWritten in 2012, it offers a contrasting, parallel narrative about the harsh criminal life in Senegal and the terrifying events in an old Moscow attic, which ultimately merge into a single love story.
"The Old Woman Izergil" by Maxim Gorky, summary
This book is a classic example of Maxim Gorky’s early romantic prose, published in 1895. The text’s composition unites three independent plot lines through the figure of the main narrator, contrasting extreme egoism, a passionate earthly life, and absolute altruism.
"An Old Friend is Better Than Two New Ones" by Alexander Ostrovsky, summary
This book is a comedy play by Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky. It was written in 1860. The text vividly depicts the everyday life of the bourgeoisie and petty officials of Moscow in the mid-nineteenth century.
A summary of "The Glass Sea" by Sergei Lukyanenko
This book is the finale of a sprawling space opera written in 1992. The plot brings together the destinies of earthlings, the mysterious Seeders, and the alien Fang race. Sergei and Princess Terry are hiding on the lifeless planet Somat.
"Stellar. Sephiroth" by Roman Prokofiev, summary
This book is the eighth installment in a large-scale fantasy series, completed in 2022. The key element of the work lies in its deep dive into the mysteries of the catastrophe that destroyed civilization on Earth.
A summary of Roman Prokofiev’s "Stellar: A Tribute"
This book is a direct sequel to the science fiction story about a world after a global catastrophe. Written in 2019, the plot details the brutal reality of the post-apocalypse, where genetically modified warriors constantly battle mutants and their own kind.
A summary of Roman Prokofiev’s "Stellar: Ephemeral"
This book is the seventh installment in a sprawling fantasy saga, written in 2021. The text reveals the grave consequences of past decisions, proving that gaining power requires enormous sacrifice.