The haze lays on the old step-izdle. 19th edition. Chudakov A.P.

The novel “Lies the haze on the old steps” by the decision of the jury of the contest “Russian Bucher” is recognized as the best Russian novel of the first decade of the new century. The outstanding Russian philologist Alexander Chudakov (1938-2005) wrote a book that many literary critics and readers considered autobiographical-the concentration of historical truth and the feelings and thoughts of heroes are so high in it. But this is not a biography - this is the image of genuine Russia in its most difficult years, “the book is homosexual and incredibly sad, terrible and life -affirming, epic and lyrical. Intelligent Robinsonade, Roman of Education, “Human Document” ”(“ New Gazeta ”).

Inserts and amendments prepared for him in 2005 were included in the publication. The book is supplemented by excerpts from the author’s diaries and letters, allowing to trace the history of the creation of a book, the intention of which has developed at the age of 18.