About the book: 2023 / In the new collection by Evgenia Nekrasova, folklore mysticism is delicately intertwined with the everyday life of Central Russian life. These are stories about women living in a complex world of prejudices, passed down from generation to generation, like a dark family inheritance. About their relationships with family, society, the state and their own body. About their capabilities, limitations, tragedies and destinies. Evgenia Nekrasova’s image of a woman has many faces, but is always recognizable. Each of the heroines by birthright becomes a prisoner of prejudice and social expectations. Folklore characters and their own ancient power come to the aid of women. Evgenia Nekrasova's stories are harsh tales that warn, but at the same time give hope: no matter how dark and gloomy it is in life, the inner light will always show us the way. Evgenia Nekrasova is a writer, co-founder of the School of Literary Practices. Winner of the “Wanderer/NOS” and “Lyceum” literary awards, finalist of the “Big Book”, “National Bestseller” and “NOS” awards. Performances based on her works have been staged in Russian theaters. Contains obscene language.