Sincerely Yours, Shurik

Lyudmila Ulitskaya’s novel tells the story of Aleksandr (Shurik)—a young, cultured man who becomes the object of affection for numerous women. The protagonist—a gentle, empathetic person who simply cannot say no—repeatedly finds himself entangled in complicated romantic relationships. The book explores male-female dynamics, morality, responsibility, and the search for identity in the modern world.