The book "AKSYONOV" by Alexander Kabakov (1943-2020) and Evgeny Popov is more than a memoir. This is a portrait of the Artist against the background of his time, a free conversation of free people about a loved one with whom they happened to be friends for many years of stormy, grotesque, phantasmagorical Soviet and post-Soviet life. First-hand evidence, unknown stories, and rare documents refute established stereotypes of perception of both the writer and his writings.Second edition, revised and expanded. - The reissue of a best-selling novel about a writer and playwright who had a significant impact on the formation of modern Russian literature.- Not just a memoir, but a detailed portrait of the author and the Soviet era through a dialogue between his contemporaries and close friends.- A look at the writer's work from a new, more intimate perspective — as a reflection of events shared with friends.- The publication includes rare photographs and documents from personal archives..- The "Great Sixties" series.