Age of the Witch (1997) ( Russian: Ведьмин век) involves characters from a number of mythologies, most prominently Slavonic. It received a literature award from the magazine Rainbow ( Russian: Радуга) in 1997 and the "Zilantkon" -"Great Zilant" [15] prize ( Russian: Зиланткон — Большой Зилант) in Kazan in 1998. The definitive English language translation of the internationally acclaimed Russian novel—a brilliant dark fantasy combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that makes us consider human existence in a fresh and provocative way. a b c "Maryna & Serhiy Dyachenko - "A-BA-BA-GA-LA-MA-GA" Publishers". ababahalamaha.com.ua . Retrieved 19 September 2022. The Dyachenkos describe their work as "M-realism" with the 'M' "open to interpretation." Without defining the meaning of the "M", in 2014 Sergey Dyachenko explained it as "Marina's realism", expanding "that's where the romanticism comes from, and the stubborn humanism, and the hope for white magic and a better tomorrow." [5] [12]

The Green Card (2000) ( Russian: Зелёная карта), later adapted into a screenplay, is a work of realist fiction about residents of Kyiv who have received an opportunity to immigrate to the United States.Wild Energy. Lana (March 2006) ( Ukrainian: Дика Енергія. Лана) is a fairy tale influenced by the music of the Ukrainian singer Ruslana ( Ukrainian: Руслана), to whom the authors dedicated the work. It was awarded the "Bronze Caduceus" prize at the 2006 Star Bridge festival. Housekeeper" ( Russian: Домохранец) (from the book The Well Master) is a little house demon, looks like a little man with spider's legs.

This section lists unique objects and creatures, which were never used in any other works, or in very obscure works, such as "Chugaister" ( Russian: Чугайстер).a b words, Julia Meitov Hersey | 1680 (2 January 2019). "Profile: The Dyachenkos". Future Science Fiction Digest . Retrieved 21 October 2022. Situated in a tiny village, she finds the students are bizarre, and the curriculum even more so. The books are impossible to read, the lessons obscure to the point of maddening, and the work refuses memorization. Using terror and coercion to keep the students in line, the school does not punish them for their transgressions and failures; instead, it is their families that pay a terrible price. Yet despite her fear, Sasha undergoes changes that defy the dictates of matter and time; experiences which are nothing she has ever dreamed of . . . and suddenly all she could ever want.