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Science Fiction

Monday Begins on Saturday

rus. Понедельник начинается в субботу · 1965
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is a satire on the Soviet scientific and bureaucratic system.
  • The action takes place in the fictional NIIChaVo (Research Institute of Sorcery and Wizardry).
  • The main character, programmer Alexander Privalov, accidentally ends up at NIIChaVo and becomes its employee.
  • The book features numerous fantastical creatures and magical artifacts.
  • The title of the book refers to the well-known phrase "Monday begins on Saturday," symbolizing the endless work and lack of weekends for NIIChaVo employees.
  • The book is filled with humor and absurd situations, making it unique in the science fiction genre.
  • Many characters in the book are parodies of real people and archetypes from the Soviet era.
  • The book consists of three parts, each representing a separate story connected by common characters and setting.
Monday Begins on Saturday
Date of publication: 28 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
———Original titlerus. Понедельник начинается в субботу · 1965