What inspired the depiction of Moscow's future society—was it based on current political trends?
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What inspired the depiction of Moscow's future society—was it based on current political trends?
Did anyone else feel the humor made the dystopian elements more impactful or did it undercut the seriousness?
How did the author decide to portray the future Moscow—what inspired the specific setting and atmosphere?