About the book: 2022 / Russian Soviet prose writer, journalist, also known for works of other genres (satirical, humorous, detective prose). Born in the village of Chashniki (Vitebsk region, now Belarus), during the Great Patriotic War he served in the army; After demobilization, he graduated from the Moscow Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages. Maurice Thorez, taught English in schools and technical colleges, worked in the editorial office of the Krokodil magazine; since 1974 - professional writer. Began publishing in 1952. Member of the joint venture. The first SF publication was the story “The Financier on All Fours” (1964). Winner of the Aelita Prize-82. Lived and worked in Moscow. Contents: 1. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Beta Seven upon closer examination 2. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: I give you a memory 3. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Rapid dreams 4. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Lord of the Hells 5. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Complete rework 6. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Distant relatives 7. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: My brother, lizard 8. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: White potion 9. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Brain Tower 10. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Black Yasha 11. Zinovy ​​Yuryevich Yuryev: Hand of Cassandra 12. Zinovy ​​Yury evich Yuryev: Financier on all fours