About the book: year / The genie that appeared in the middle of his office did not at all look like the famous old man Hottabych, but rather resembled Alyosha Popovich from a children's cartoon about heroes. The same broad shoulders, bulging with a pile of muscles, weight plates instead of chests, a muscular torso and the same stupid expression on his face. The genie was naked to the waist, wearing a silk turban and red trousers, and on his feet he wore mules with turned up toes. The shoes were the only thing that reminded him of the hero of Lagin’s story “Old Man Hottabych”, beloved by all children.".