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The Foundation Pit

rus. Котлован · 1930
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Interesting Facts

  • The book was written in 1930 but first published only in 1987.
  • The work is a vivid example of anti-utopia and criticism of Soviet reality.
  • The main character, Voshchev, searches for the meaning of life and justice amid socialist construction.
  • The book addresses themes of collectivization, industrialization, and the fate of the common person under a totalitarian regime.
  • The title symbolizes not only the physical pit but also the metaphorical destruction of human lives and hopes.
  • The work was banned in the USSR and remained unknown to the general public for a long time.
  • The book is rich in philosophical reflections and allegories, making it complex to perceive but profound in content.
The Foundation Pit
Date of publication: 22 July 2024
Last updated: 18 August 2024
———Original titlerus. Котлован · 1930