The book describes the life of a young scientist and the events of the fourth year in Academgorodock, Novosibirsk. The new research teams have moved to the modern laboratories. Nevertheless, there is still a shortage of kindergartens, nurseries, shops, canteens and consumer services. The book reflects the growth of the cultural and other needs of the residents. It shows how the unfavorable general economic reasons have complicated the life of the young city. The young scientist, who is the principle character of the book, is eager to see his city in future as the most beautiful and...

In the third book "The Impressions" by Luba Kanchan the reader gets the most complete picture of the inner world of the author, her honest reaction on the most valuable events of the real life in the Soviet Union. "I lived in this time. I breathe this air." Her diary (1981-1987) reflects one of the most important periods in the life of the country - the so-called Perestroika (reconstruction). Gorbachev's era starts with facilitation of the exit and the entry to the country, and ends with the collapse of the Soviet Union. The detective like story about the performance of the play "Suicide" by...