Iurii Trifonov (1925-81) has recently become well known in the West as a writer of Soviet urban life. This study, first published in 1993, concentrates on his exploration of major events in Russian history and their implications and consequences for his time.

This is a study of Iurii Trifonov (1925 81) and concentrates on his exploration of major events in Russian history and their implications and consequences for his time.