Secret City

Historical Context and Significance

The book «Secret City» by Vadim Panov is the beginning of a series of the same name, which gained widespread popularity in Russia and the CIS countries. The series created a unique world where ordinary people coexist with representatives of ancient races hidden from human eyes. This work made a significant contribution to the development of the urban fantasy genre in Russian literature, drawing attention to mythology and legends intertwined with modern reality. «Secret City» became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring many followers and spawning an entire universe where the events of numerous books in the series unfold. The book's influence is also evident in the creation of board games and other media products based on its plot.