The Russian Debutante's Handbook

Brief Overview

The protagonist of the novel, Vladimir Girshkin, is a young Russian émigré living in New York, working at a dull office job. He dreams of adventure and great achievements. Fate gives him a chance when he meets Bob, a charismatic and adventurous Russian mobster. Together, they head to the fictional Eastern European city of Prava, where Vladimir finds himself caught up in a series of comedic and dangerous situations. Throughout his adventures, he grapples with questions of identity, love, and ambition, trying to find his place in the world.