Valery Pecheikin is a notable figure in the Russian-language literary scene. He works in dramaturgy, writes screenplays and prose, and also serves as a columnist for publications such as GQ, S7, Forbes, and “Kommersant Lifestyle.” He is the recipient of the “Debut” award for the play “Sokoly” (“Falcons”) and the winner of the contest “Five Evenings,” dedicated to the memory of A. M. Volodin, for the play “My Moscow.” His lectures collected in the book “Pushkin, help me!” also stand out against the backdrop of the contemporary literary process. Pecheikin’s essay traits—his wit and boldness—allow readers to look at classic school literature works from an unexpected angle.