Generation «P»

Historical Context and Significance

«Generation «P»» by Victor Pelevin is a satirical novel that explores the transformation of Russian society in the 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The book examines the impact of capitalism, mass culture, and advertising on people's consciousness. Pelevin uses allegories and metaphors to show how new economic and social realities have altered the values and worldview of an entire generation. The novel became iconic and had a significant influence on Russian literature and culture, becoming a symbol of the era of change and a reflection of post-Soviet reality.