About the book: 2014 / A new novel by St. Petersburg writer Vladimir Shpakov invites you to immerse yourself in the element of a long-standing and passionate dialogue between East and West. This dialogue is revealed in the understanding of the tragedy that occurred in a Russian-German family in which a child was born with unusual abilities. Why was none of the parents able to protect their extraordinary offspring? The prosperous German Kurt, whom life forces him to go on a walking trip across Russia, and the Muscovite Vera, who is experiencing a family catastrophe in her own way, reflect on this. The plot unfolds in two parallel plans, filled with dramatic episodes and unexpected twists. The eternal theme of “unity and struggle” of Russia and Europe is embodied in a dynamic, exciting and compelling narrative.