Chertan and Barrikad: Notes of Russian Underground Explorers

The book “Chertan and Barrikad: Notes of Russian Underground Explorers” is a collection of stories about underground life in Russia. It chronicles the experiences of diggers—explorers of subterranean spaces—and recounts their adventures and discoveries beneath Russian cities. Combining elements of documentary nonfiction and literary narrative, the work immerses readers in the little-known world of underground urban culture.