The Geographer Drank His Globe Away

Summary

‘The Geographer Drank His Globe Away’ is a novel by Alexey Ivanov that tells the story of Viktor Sluzhkin, a geography teacher working in a provincial school. Viktor struggles with personal and professional setbacks, intertwined with issues of alcoholism and failures in his personal life. Despite these challenges, he tries to connect with his students and encounters various life situations that force him to reassess himself and the world around him. The novel explores the complexities of growing up and self-discovery, as well as the teaching profession, highlighting the protagonist's internal conflicts and his relationships with students and colleagues.