DIALOGUE WITH V. RASPUTIN IN R. SENCHIN’S NOVEL “THE FLOODING ZONE”

Abstract

All interpreters of R. Senchin’s novel “Flooding Zone” (2015) noted the connection of this work with V. Rasputin’s story “Farewell to Matyora”. The article examines in detail various aspects of this creative dialogue, during which Senchin, not limited to the framework of one Rasputin story, touches on the deep layers of the artistic philosophy of his great predecessor. It is noted that the main message of this brilliant story by Valentin Rasputin is that a person should be the master of his own destiny, and not expect favors from a kind and reasonable boss. While the people in Senchin’s “Flooding Zone” are presented as really tired and broken, having lost their energy, the will to a full-fledged historical existence, faith in themselves. The work of R. Senchin shows the deplorable process of human grinding.