Tale of the Troika

Interesting Facts

• The book is a continuation of the novella «Monday Begins on Saturday», continuing the exploration of bureaucracy and absurdity in scientific institutions.
• The work contains numerous satirical elements mocking the Soviet bureaucratic system and scientific institutes.
• One of the central characters is the Great Guslar, symbolizing wisdom and common sense in contrast to bureaucratic absurdity.
• The book was subjected to censorship, and the original version differed significantly from the published one.
• The work contains many allusions and references to Russian literature and culture, making it particularly interesting for connoisseurs of Russian classics.