Tale of the Troika

Brief Overview

«Tale of the Troika» is a satirical novella by the Strugatsky brothers, depicting the bureaucratic machinery of a fictional world. The main characters, employees of the Institute of Magic and Wizardry, encounter absurd and ridiculous situations as they attempt to solve problems caused by bureaucracy and incompetence. The novella mocks the bureaucratic system, highlighting its absurdity and inefficiency. At the heart of the story are the protagonists' efforts to overcome bureaucratic obstacles and achieve justice, despite the absurdity of their circumstances.