"The collection of stories and novels by Varlam Shalamov, a famous Russian writer and journalist, will amaze the reader with its depth and historical authenticity. In this book, you will find works that reveal to the reader a terrible picture of Stalin's repressions and Gulag camps. Shalamov describes the darkest pages of human destiny, lost dreams and hope, the terrible power of survival and hope for a better future. In his works, one can feel the boundless power of the human spirit and the determined will to survive. This book is not only a work of art, but also a kind of confession of the author, which will leave an indescribable impression on anyone who dares to decide. feel the pathos and bitterness of historical events through the prism of the words of the master."