The meeting place cannot be changed

The iconic novel by the Vainer brothers needs no special introduction. The book was published in 1975 in a magazine, and a year later it was released as a separate edition titled "The Era of Mercy." The novel became an event in the literary life of the country, conquering millions of readers, and the television film based on it gained nationwide love. And how many legends circulated about the gang "Black Cat," which became a collective image of the real existing criminal groups in Moscow! According to Vladimir Vysotsky, who embodied the character of Captain Zheglov on screen, this book is not just a detective story, but true literature with its own dramaturgy: "There, two psychologies collide - it's intriguing, and you can't tear yourself away." The theme of the ethical confrontation between Zheglov and Sharapov, such dissimilar partners-competitors, is still relevant today. And the eternal dream of humanity - the era of mercy, which the novel is dedicated to, still excites readers.