NII CHAVO (Monday Begins on Saturday)

Arkady Strugatsky

Step into the peculiar world of the Scientific Research Institute of Sorcery and Wizardry, a place where the mundane meets the magical in the heart of Soviet Russia. This satirical novel follows Sasha, a young programmer whose spontaneous road trip takes an unexpected turn when he encounters enigmatic hitchhikers. He soon finds himself drawn into a labyrinth of arcane research, bureaucratic absurdity, and the hilariously bizarre daily lives of scientists who dabble in the supernatural. Through its sharp wit and imaginative premise, the story offers a unique commentary on the nature of progress, belief, and the often-unseen forces that shape our reality.