Moscow to the End of the Line

Historical Context and Significance

«Moscow to the End of the Line» by Venedikt Yerofeyev is a cult work written in 1969-1970, becoming a symbol of the Soviet underground. The book is a monologue of the main character, Venichka, who travels by train from Moscow to Petushki. The work is rich with philosophical reflections, satire on Soviet reality, and allusions to classical literature. «Moscow to the End of the Line» had a significant impact on Russian literature and culture, becoming a symbol of internal resistance and the search for meaning in life under a totalitarian regime. The book was banned in the USSR and circulated in samizdat, which only enhanced its cult status. After its official publication in 1989, it gained wide recognition and became an important part of Russia's literary heritage.