Former cosmonaut Ivan Zhilin, familiar to readers from the stories ‘The Road to Amalthea’ and ‘Interns,’ arrives in a European resort town to uncover the dealers and distributors of the dangerous drug Slobodan. Here, it seems, a true World of Abundance has arrived—people have what they've been yearning for: material wealth, plenty of free time, and accessible entertainment. However, behind the...

The book consists of short, captivating stories. They describe the adventures of modern-day Moscow schoolchildren—twins Vanya and Masha. During their vacation at their grandmother's in the village, they not only learn about the villagers' way of life but also find themselves in a fairy tale, where they encounter a mermaid, Baba Yaga, and the dragon Gorynych. The authors' engaging narrative...