The City

«The City» is an urbanistic novel by Valerian Pidmohylnyi. The story takes place in the dynamic and harsh environment of Kyiv in the 1920s. The protagonist, Stepan Radchenko, arrives from the village to the city, full of dreams of a better life. He strives to get an education, find a job, and establish himself in this bustling metropolis.
On his way to success, Stepan faces numerous challenges: fierce competition, bureaucracy, poverty, and existential crisis. He falls in love, experiences betrayal and disappointment. The novel explores the psychology of a young man trying to find himself in an urban environment. The author skillfully depicts the contrasts between the patriarchal world of the village and the dynamic life of the city.

«The City» is not only a fascinating story, but also a profound analysis of human psychology and social problems of the time.