The hero of the novel “Candle” Evgeny Zolotorotov - a veterinarian, a Moscow intellectual, a wonderful son, husband and father - once accidentally walked into the temple in which Pushkin was getting married. And he lit a candle. Just. And his life went head over heels, so quickly and cruelly, as if someone had pointed a finger: well, let’s test this one, let’s see what he and his values are worth.