Monday Begins on Saturday
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.
Date of publication: 28 May 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Science Fiction
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