to a character named Anna Nikolajewna. The opening of the novel introduces us to Leonid, who reflects on the societal upheaval igniting around him as he works within the socialist movement. In a turbulent environment, his ideological differences with Anna, who is committed to a moralistic view of the revolution, begin to strain their relationship. As political tensions rise, Leonid is drawn into an unexpected alliance with a mysterious figure named Menni, who seems to represent both the promise of technological progress and the potential for broader societal change. Through their conversations and the unfolding events, we see Leonid’s internal conflicts and the transformative journey that awaits him, setting the stage for an exploration of both personal and political dimensions of life in revolutionary times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)