A HUNDRED FILTERS AND A BUCKET

:A captivating picaresque novel about the wild era of Russian business, written with sharp wit, deep historical accuracy, and profound moral reflection. Set in the chaotic days just before the catastrophic 1998 economic default, the story follows a professional manager-a man of the 1980s generation possessing a biting mind and a rare, cynical sense of humor. Tasked with keeping a wholesale water-filter company afloat, he must navigate the turbulent waters of a society in transition, dealing with a bizarre kaleidoscope of characters who plunged into business during Russia's transition to capitalism.
Masterfully blending a fast-paced satirical plot with an insider's meticulous knowledge of the era, Valeriy Dashevskiy delivers more than just a gripping corporate adventure. The novel's ultimate conclusion-that business, at its core, must possess a moral foundation-brilliantly exposes and explains the root causes of today's global and cultural crises. A Hundred Filters and a Bucket is an elite, intellectually stimulating read that perfectly mirrors the complexity, dark humor, and existential depth of contemporary post-Soviet literature.
Perfect for fans of satirical fiction, post-communist history, and deep social critique.