"Republic of the Southern Cross: Novels" by Valery Yakovych Bryusov is a collection of impressive and thought-provoking stories that transports readers to the atmosphere of the mysterious and heightened world of post-apocalyptic Russia. The author skilfully combines the magic of fantasy and socio-political aspects, recreating the dreams and nightmares of modern society through the lens of an alternative reality. The book "Republic of the Southern Cross: Novels" invites readers to take an exciting journey into the world of philosophical reflections and unexpected discoveries."