A reissue of the beloved novel, exclusively illustrated by contemporary artist Misha Nikatin.
This light, European-style yet psychologically profound novel by Alexey Polyarinov is based on a study of modern sects.
The author offers no definitive assessment, inviting readers to draw their own conclusions about the nature of Good and Evil. The story of Yuri Garin, a professor at the University of Missouri, reveals the protagonist to be both an abuser and a victim. And, as it develops in detail, it even reaches mythological and mystical realms.
Honestly, harsh in places, but so true to life that you wish it were true.

Alexey Polyarinov entered literature with his novel 'Center of Gravity,' which was widely publicized and nominated for a number of awards (Big Book, National Bestseller, NOS). The author actively blogs on Instagram (4,000 followers) and runs the Telegram channel 'Polyarinov Writes' (over 8,000 subscribers). He is known as the co-translator of David Foster Wallace's popular and controversial novel 'Infinite Jest.'