The Horned Mammoth

Alexander Belyayev is undoubtedly one of the most prolific Soviet science-fiction writers. Two dozen novels and novellas, about a hundred short stories—some of them were published under pseudonyms and, unfortunately, are now lost. Each work was thought out with astonishing meticulousness: he didn’t only unveil the mysteries of science, but also anticipated future discoveries! As early as the beginning of the 20th century, Belyayev described plastic surgery and face transplants, the creation of artificial human organs, weather control, robot servants, cryogenic freezing, and tablets that improve brain function. In addition, the writer devoted many years to studying the interaction between the human mind and the human soul. The stories included in this collection will surprise listeners with unexpected plot twists.