He and She

Victoria Tokareva is known in our country not only as a writer but also as a screenwriter for cult films that have shaped more than one generation: “Gentlemen of Fortune,” “Mimino,” “A Dog Went by the Piano,” “The Hat,” ... Are you looking for books by Victoria Tokareva for soulful reading? Do you want to discover the classics of modern Russian prose? Then this collection is what you need.

However, the true soul of her talent is revealed in her short prose—stories and novellas. Sincere, truly alive, with unobtrusive humor, they are written in that light, recognizable “Tokarev” language that cannot be confused with anyone else's. Are you looking for Russian literature with warm humor and deep meanings? Tokareva's prose is the perfect choice for those who value psychological accuracy and humanity in text.

In her charming characters—imperfect, funny, alive—we recognize ourselves, and in general, Tokareva's prose is characterized by a truly “Pushkinian tranquility”: reconciliation with reality and wise acceptance of life in all its complexity, fullness, and fragile beauty. Do you want to find a book that helps you achieve inner peace and better understand yourself? Tokareva's works evoke just such emotions.