The novel "Последние дни Сталина" (Last Days of Stalin) by Yuriy Nagibin tells the story of the final days of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's life, exploring themes of power, corruption, and the human cost of political repression. The novel is set in Moscow during the last days of Stalin's rule, and follows the lives of several characters who are struggling to survive under the oppressive regime. One of the main characters, Alexei, is a young engineer who has been tasked with developing a new technology that will revolutionize the Soviet Union's agricultural industry. However, he soon realizes that the technology is not only a means to an end but also a tool for control and manipulation. As he delves deeper into the project, he begins to question the true intentions of those in power and the impact of his work on the people. Another character, Maria, is a doctor who has been forced to work in a labor camp after being accused of treason. She witnesses firsthand the brutality and dehumanization of the prison system and the effects it has on the prisoners.

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