Garden of Gethsemane

Ivan Bagryany's novel gained world fame, in particular, due to the fact that it was one of the first works that revealed to the world a true picture of the terrifying essence of the Soviet regime, its mass repressions and cruelty. In the novel, the author depicted the experiences and hopes of the heroes who were mercilessly destroyed by Stalin's death machine, and also conveyed their belief in the victory of good over evil. The main character of the novel went through all the trials and remained indomitable, which made him an example of a truly heroic person.