This is a book about a man who knew how to tell the truth—even when it was dangerous. Evgeny Schwartz is the author of "The Dragon" and "An Ordinary Miracle," whose tales were truly not for children.
Natalia Gromova reveals his life from the inside: letters, diaries, fears, compromises, and strength of character. This is not just a biography—it is a portrait of an era where reality hid behind the fairy tale.
"I write about Evgeny Schwartz because he spoke about us. About a world where it's not the Dragon that's scary, but the habit of living alongside one; about the fear that penetrates the soul and becomes the norm; and about the inner freedom that can be preserved even within unfreedom."
Moderator – Ivan Tolstoy