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"Children’s book of war" - the ashes of Klaas, which should reach out to every heart
MOSCOW. The Children’s Book of War has been translated into English.
"The Gentleman of Laporte" by Francis Bret Harte, summary
Francis Bret Harte’s novel, written in the second half of the nineteenth century, describes the lives of California gold miners in the winter of 1851.
Ivan Okhlobystin’s "DMB," a summary
The absurdist novella "DMB," written by Ivan Okhlobystin shortly before the film’s premiere in 2000, captures the grotesque spirit of army life in the late 1990s. The work is written in a vivid language—the characters’ dialogues almost instantly became folklore and became resonant aphorisms.
"Days of Eclipse" by the Strugatsky brothers and Pavel Kadochnikov, summary
The screenplay is based on the famous novel by the Strugatsky brothers. The original script was written in the late 1980s with the participation of Pavel Kadochnikov. The text sets the action in a sultry southern city, shifting the emphasis from science fiction to philosophical drama.
A summary of "The Days of the Turbins" by Mikhail Bulgakov
Mikhail Bulgakov’s play, based on his novel "The White Guard," was written in 1926 at the direct request of the Moscow Art TheaterThe text sparked heated debate due to its sympathetic portrayal of White Army officers, but the production was defended by Joseph Stalin, who attended the performance more than fifteen times.
"Welcome or No Trespassing!" by Ilya Nusinov and Semyon Lungin, summary
This play by Ilya Nusinov and Semyon Lungin depicts events at a strict pioneer camp, illustrating the open conflict between the children’s group and the local administration. Written in 1964, the play
"We’ll Live Until Monday" by Georgy Polonsky, summary
Written between 1966 and 1968, the text reveals with ruthless sincerity the hidden conflicts of Soviet schools, where human dramas rage behind the facade of polite speechThe work is devoid of the didactic pathos typical of the era, depicting teachers as vulnerable individuals who doubt, make mistakes, and painfully search for the meaning of their work.
"Investigation in Riga" by Nikolai Svechin, summary
This book is a historical detective story written in 2016. The plot unfolds in the Russian Empire in the spring of 1898. The protagonist, Alexei Lykov, a court councilor at the Police Department, travels to the Livonian province to investigate an unspecified murder.
Marlowe’s ’Doctor Faustus’ May Have Been Co-Written by a Forgotten Playwright
Scholars have long speculated that Christopher Marlowe had a collaborator on the comic scenes of his classic play Doctor Faustus, although the 1604 edition only credits him.
"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.
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.