Antonov Collider

Antonov Collider — the debut novel of Ilya Tehlikidi, a creative producer, musician, and writer, a graduate of the Glagol literary school. Working in the genre of dystopia, he explores themes of interaction between new media, technology, politics, and society. The mid-21st century. RNKR — the Russian Neo-Communist Republic, governed by artificial intelligence and large Chinese corporations. Every citizen here — is under surveillance. And those who fight against the system of total control are declared enemies and extremists. Anton — a corporate data courier — must deliver twelve encrypted messages in one day, corresponding to the number of stations on the city’s Ring metro. Not delivering on time is not an option. The collider is already activated. A web game based on the novel is being released: In The Air. Fakes that kill. A disturbingly timely novel — and it was written before 2022. Russian cyberpunk, as it should be and apparently will be: high technology compounded by state dictatorship, corruption, and widespread indifference. The forecast is terrifyingly plausible, and it would be better if it does not come true. But it already is! Dmitry Kolesyev, editor-in-chief of Republic Surely, described in detail in everyday, practical terms, this novel is perceived as shockingly documentary and reads from the standpoint of the end of the 22nd century as a quite possible near future. I am waiting for a continuation – but not in reality, but in the pages of the author's next book. Svetlana Dolya, theater producer The main secret of Tehlikidi's book is that it is not just a book, but a true and painstakingly detailed synopsis of a futuristic series, which, at its best time, would fit perfectly on Netflix. Ilya feels and depicts the total hopelessness of the capital, but leaves us a small chance for salvation. Egor Mostovshchikov, founder of the creative ideas subscription service The Order