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Envy by Yuri Olesha

Posted on November 19, 2025 by The Mitr

Envy by Yuri Olesha is a satirical novel that explores the tensions between the old and new Soviet society through the relationship between two main characters: Andrei Babichev, a successful and confident Soviet food industry manager, and Nikolai Kavalerov, a … Continue reading →

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An Unwritten Story By Somerset Maughan Novellas Raduga by Yu. Nagibin

Posted on May 15, 2025 by The Mitr

Yuri Nagibin (b. 1920) published his first short story in 1940 while he was still a student at the Institute of Cinematography in Moscow. In June 1941, Nagibin volunteered for active duty and was posted to the front lines as … Continue reading →

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