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Contemporary Fiction

Moscow to the End of the Line

1 min read·rus. Москва–Петушки · 1973

Brief Overview

«Moscow to the End of the Line» is a prose poem written by Venedikt Yerofeyev. The main character, Venichka, embarks on a journey by train from Moscow to Petushki, where he believes happiness and peace await him. Along the way, he drinks, reflects on life, meets various people, and engages in philosophical conversations. Venichka's journey becomes a metaphor for his inner search and struggle with despair. By the end of the book, he never reaches Petushki, and his dream of happiness remains unfulfilled.

Moscow to the End of the Line
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
———Original title: rus. Москва–Петушки · 1973
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