Alexander Gromov is one of the leading masters of modern Russian science fiction, winner of numerous literary and reader awards. Each of his new works becomes not only a bestseller, but also a genuine event in the reading community. If you love real science fiction, this collection of selected works is yours. Contents: GALACTIC EMPIRE: The World of the Firmament (duology) The World of the Drop (duology) The Calculator (trilogy) Thekodont The Ship's SecretarySecondant I give give you a star CompliantRolling friction force From the bottomChasing the tailSOFT LANDINGSTEP LEFT, STEP RIGHTSTORIES AND STORIES (collection)