Prisoners of the Asteroid

Historical Context and Significance

The book «Prisoners of the Asteroid» by Kir Bulychev is part of a series about the adventures of Alisa Selezneva, a popular character in Soviet science fiction. This series significantly influenced the development of children's and young adult science fiction in the USSR and post-Soviet countries. Bulychev, using elements of science fiction, created engaging and educational stories that sparked interest in science and space among the younger generation. «Prisoners of the Asteroid» also reflects the optimism and belief in scientific and technological progress characteristic of the Soviet era. The adventures of Alisa have become iconic and continue to be popular among readers, inspiring new generations to explore science and space.