Moscow 2042
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Summary
The novel "Moscow 2042" by Vladimir Voinovich is a satirical dystopia set in the future. The protagonist, writer Vitaly Kartsev, travels to Moscow in the year 2042 using a time machine. He discovers that the city has become a totalitarian state governed by the "Communism" party. In this society, all aspects of life are controlled by the state, and personal freedoms are virtually nonexistent. Kartsev encounters various characters who embody different aspects of Soviet and post-Soviet reality. The novel mocks the absurdity and cruelty of totalitarian regimes and warns of the potential consequences of utopian ideologies.
Date of publication: 20 June 2024
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Genre: Science Fiction