Russian philology
The two have had problems with publishing their books
in Soviet Union.
Since the thaw in the 1950s Soviet science fiction began to form its own style. Philosophy,
ethics, utopian and dystopian ideas became its core, and Social science fiction was the most
popular subgenre. Although the view of Earth's future as that of utopian communist society
was the only welcome, the liberties of genre still offered a loophole for free expression. Books
of brothers Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and Kir Bulychev, among others, are reminiscent of
social problems and often include satire on contemporary Soviet society. Ivan Yefremov, on
the contrary, arose to fame with his utopian views on future as well as on Ancient Greece in
his historical novels. Strugatskies are also credited for the Soviet's first science fantasy, the
Monday Begins on Saturday trilogy. Other notable science fiction writers included Vladimir
annaabi.ee 
