Moscow 2042

Main Characters and Their Development

• Vitaly Kartsev - the protagonist, a writer who travels to the future to see how Moscow has changed. Along the way, he encounters various political and social realities of the future, prompting him to reconsider his views on life and creativity.
• Buran - the leader of the future communist party, who seeks absolute power. His character and methods of governance demonstrate how ideals can be distorted for personal ambition.
• Sim Simych - a friend of Kartsev, who becomes his guide in the new world. His character helps the protagonist adapt to the new conditions and understand the essence of what is happening.
• Nina - a woman Kartsev meets in the future. She represents the image of a person trying to preserve human values under a totalitarian regime.