"The 'Modnyj äwtanaziator' is an innovative guide that delves into the complex themes of life and death. The story begins with the childlike question 'Why live?' and unfolds in a private clinic specializing in euthanasia. The chief physician, Mikhail Mikhaylovich Minotavrov, along with his loyal nurse and a parrot, welcomes a variety of visitors and addresses fundamental questions of human existence. The novel combines various genres, including prose, poetry, screenplay, and popular science elements, offering a dynamic, paradoxical plot that encourages readers to rethink their own perspectives on life and death. A unique feature of the book is the integration of crossword puzzles and modernized chess games, adding an extra dimension to the work and making it appealing to a wide audience.".