Soviet Fiction

Записки из подполья — произведение классика русской литературы и одного из лучших романистов мирового уровня Ф. М. Достоевского (1821–1881). Повесть построена на контрастах. Кроме того, автор описывает не конкретного героя, а некий тип людей — собирательный образ. Повесть написана так необычно, что читатели не сразу поняли ее и отождествляли идеологию «подпольного» человека (замкнутого, озлобленного, порвавшего связь с внешним миром) с мировоззрением писателя.

Two sisters become embroiled in the burgeoning Cold War in this spellbinding novel of espionage, secrets and betrayals Berlin, 1947: good Soviets Vera and Marya find themselves mired in the covert post-war conflicts that are shaping a new world order. When Marya, an interpreter liaising with the...

Should This Life Sometime Deceive You by Alexander Pushkin is a brief but enduring meditation on disappointment, patience, and the changing nature of life. Written in the form of gentle advice to someone facing hardship, the poem reminds us that sorrow and frustration are not permanent. Pushkin urges the listener to meet difficult moments without bitterness, trusting that time can alter circumstances and that happiness may return when least expected. Simple, direct, and quietly philosophical, the poem explores a timeless question: how should we respond when life does not unfold as we hoped?

A strange and tragic story by one of the best Russian storytellers - a beautifully and powerfully written drama of misguided people brought together at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and for all the wrong reasons.

From sweeping tales of war and philosophy to darkly comic journeys through bureaucracy and haunting visions of dystopia, this collection gathers some of the most profound and provocative works ever written. Each novel offers a unique window into the complexities of the human condition, set against the backdrop of Russia's rich and turbulent history.

While you were hiding under a desk during nuclear drills, what were teenagers on the other side of the Iron Curtain doing? Inspired by true experiences, A Day in the Life of a Soviet Schoolgirl is an atmospheric coming-of-age story that offers a rare, intimate glimpse into ordinary teenage life under extraordinary circumstances in late-1980s Soviet Latvia.

The Wife is one of the famous works of A.P. Chekhov. The plot focuses on a conflict between spouses, where the ambitions and pride of one destroy family life and relationships with others. The work captivates with laconic content, deep meaning and brilliant Chekhov's syllable.

Klim Rogov, a celebrated radio anchorman, never imagined he’d be treated like royalty in the Soviet Union when he arrived in 1927. But his assignment as a United Press correspondent in Moscow gives him access to the country’s most dangerous and powerful circles. Klim isn’t here for the champagne and privilege that ordinary Russians can only dream of. He’s here for Nina, his wife, who was kidnapped by Bolshevik agents. Every day in Moscow is a tightrope walk: one wrong word, one wrong look, and he could be branded a spy, condemned in a show trial, and lose Nina forever.

"Руководитель охранного агентства направляет телохранителя Китайгородцева на Рублёвку, в семью очень небедного человека. И предстоит не самого олигарха охранять, а его ослепительную жену с годовалым ребёнком. Шеф так говорит об охраняемой: "Молодая, красивая, ноги от ушей.

Isolado da sociedade e profundamente amargurado, o narrador sem nome deste pequeno romance compõe uma reflexão existencial e filosófica ao mesmo tempo em que apresenta uma confissão tortuosa, mordaz e irônica sobre seu passado. Ex-funcionário público de São Petersburgo, o "homem do subsolo" — como ficou conhecido o narrador-personagem deste livro —se volta para temas como a liberdade, a consciência e a irracionalidade, em um relato, ao mesmo tempo, angustioso e irresistível.

Nil, nell'estate del 1919, è un bambino timido che pensa alla felicità, quando d'un tratto la Guerra civile travolge il suo piccolo mondo. Rimane solo, diventa uno dei tanti "ragazzini randagi" che nel sud della Russia campano di elemosine, furti e prostituzione. È il suo apprendistato al coraggio - il coraggio di "non essere mai stanco di vivere", nonostante tutto. Nei bassifondi, Nil impara a non voltarsi indietro, a sgattaiolare tra gli orrori e a gioire profondamente delle poche cose importanti: la libertà, l'amicizia, l'amore, nella sua banda di mendicanti armati di coltelli finlandesi.

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena—dazzling, poignant, and lyrical interwoven stories about family, sacrifice, the legacy of war, and the redemptive power of art. This stunning, exquisitely written collection introduces a cast of remarkable...

Автобиографическая повесть Григория Белых и Леонида Пантелеева "Республика ШКИД" рассказывает о жизни вчерашних беспризорников-подростков послереволюционного Петербурга, нашедших себя и свою судьбу в Школе социально-трудового воспитания имени Достоевского (ШКИД).

Империя сосредотачивается - фантастический роман Сергея Тамбовского, третья книга цикла Империя у края, жанр альтернативная история, попаданцы.

Имперский граф - фантастический роман Серга Усова, третья книга цикла Попаданец в Таларею, жанр боевое фэнтези, попаданцы.

Максимилиан Дарлинг - мой бывший сокурсник и худший кошмар. Нас связывают годы вражды, миллион абсурдных ситуаций и не раз уязвлённая гордость.

Most books about the Soviet Union focus on politics, food shortages, or lack of democratic freedoms. This collection of stories portrays everyday experiences of a young girl growing up in the Soviet Union of the 1970s. Childhood can be a magical and innocent time, oblivious to political regimes and problems. And that's what these 12 stories strive to convey.

Полон мрачных тайн уголовный мир Петербурга, причудливо соединяющий судьбы обитателей столичного дна и наследников лучших аристократических фамилий.

47 Great Russian Novels

"Die Nase" / Erzählung von Nikolai Wassiljewitsch Gogol. (1-6): Gogols Erzählung vermischt reale Alltäglichkeiten mit absurder Komik. Nichts scheint zunächst in dieser Geschichte zu stimmen, und doch stimmt alles: Der Barbier Iwan Jakowlewitsch findet beim Frühstück in seinem Brot eine Nase, die dem 37-jährigen Kollegienassessor Kowaljow gehört, den er immer mittwochs und sonntags rasiert. Voller Angst verpackt er die Nase in ein Papier und wirft sie von einer Brücke in die Newa. Entsprechend stellt jener Kowaljow beim Erwachen fest, dass ihm seine Nase fehlt.