"The Steel Flea" is a fantastic novel by the Russian writer Mykola Leskov. This fairy tale tells the story of a craftsman who created a wonderful mechanical structure - a steel flea that can dance and jump. This is a work that combines fiction, humor and philosophical reflections. The author successfully combined fairy-tale elements with the realities of his time in the tale, which makes the story interesting for readers of any age. "The Steel Flea" is not only a thoughtful story, but also a deep philosophical political parable that leaves its readers beyond time and space.