Boris Strugatsky

Boris Strugatsky was a Soviet and Russian science fiction author who, along with his brother Arkady Strugatsky, co-authored a number of highly acclaimed science fiction novels. Born on April 14, 1933, in Leningrad, USSR (now Saint Petersburg, Russia), he was a part of the famous Strugatsky brothers writing duo. Their works often explored themes of social and technological progress, ethics, and the nature of the universe. Some of their most famous works include 'Roadside Picnic', which was adapted into the film 'Stalker' by Andrei Tarkovsky, and the Noon Universe series. Boris Strugatsky passed away on November 19, 2012.

Books

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  1. 1. Roadside Picnic

    Cover of 'Roadside Picnic' by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky

    "Roadside Picnic" is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where mysterious extraterrestrial visitors have left behind dangerous and enigmatic zones known as "Visitation Zones." These zones are filled with hazardous artifacts that grant strange and unpredictable powers to those who come into contact with them. The story follows Redrick Schuhart, a "stalker" who ventures into the zones to retrieve valuable artifacts while navigating the treacherous landscapes and facing the moral dilemmas that arise from the desperate and corrupt society in which he lives.