Moscow 2042

Style and Technique

Vladimir Voinovich's "Moscow 2042" is written in the genre of satirical dystopia. The author uses grotesque and hyperbole to create absurd and comical situations, allowing him to critically reflect on political and social reality. The language of the work is rich with ironic and sarcastic remarks, emphasizing the satirical focus of the text. Voinovich actively employs allusions and parodies of Soviet reality, as well as literary and cultural phenomena. The structure of the novel is nonlinear, with the narrative presented in the first person, creating the effect of a personal diary or memoir. The author also incorporates elements of fantasy, allowing him to freely manipulate time and space, creating a utopian future world that reflects and critiques the present.