The Twelve Chairs

Main Ideas

• Critique of early 1920s Soviet reality through the lens of adventure and treasure hunting.
• Satire on the new Soviet lifestyle, bureaucracy, and morality.
• An adventurous element in the spirit of treasure hunt novels, highlighting the excitement and uncertainty of the new era.
• The relationship between the main characters, shedding light on themes of friendship, betrayal, and human adaptation to changing life conditions.
• Reflection on the ideas of quick wealth and social success in the context of Soviet reality.