Die Kinder vom Arbat

The novel immerses readers in a tumultuous era—I'm curious how much was based on real events versus creative interpretation.

Their hopes and fears seemed so vivid, making me wonder if Rybakov drew from personal experiences or stories he encountered.

It adds a youthful perspective to the chaos, and I'm interested in whether this choice was driven by the author's own experiences or a desire to highlight generational change.