“Generation of Singles” is the third book by the famous critic, editor-in-chief of the literary newspaper “Day of Literature” Vladimir Bondarenko, published by ITRK publishing house. Together with two previously published books “Children of 1937” and “Silver Age of the Common People” they make up a three-volume set of literature of the 20th century and introduce the reader to 70 prose writers and poets of Russia who left a noticeable mark on Russian literature of the Soviet period and determine its level at the present time. In these works, Vladimir Bondarenko explores and analyzes Russian literature, regardless of the socio-political views of the authors, in its entirety in a single literary stream. The fates of the literary characters created by the authors, the biographies of the authors themselves and the deeds of their generations reflect the real historical events in the life of our people. The book is useful to everyone who loves Russian literature and will help the reader better navigate the choice of books for their reading. The book is also an important guide to the literature of the 20th century for literature teachers at school, students and teachers of humanities faculties of higher educational institutions.