Aelita

Brief Overview

The novel «Aelita» by Alexei Nikolaevich Tolstoy tells the story of two Earthlings, engineer Los and his friend Gusev, who embark on a journey to Mars. They build a spaceship and travel to the Red Planet, where they encounter a civilization in decline. Los falls in love with Aelita, the daughter of the local ruler Tuskub. Meanwhile, Gusev inspires the Martians to revolt against their oppressors. However, the uprising fails, and the protagonists are forced to return to Earth. The novel explores themes of love, revolution, and cultural clash, while also raising questions about humanity's future and its place in the universe.