"The Wasp's Nest" is a dystopian novel written by Ivan Bagryan in 1928. The book tells about harsh life in post-revolutionary Russia, where a totalitarian regime rules. The main character, official Drozdov, finds himself in a country where the principle of "second level" is the only sure way to success. He ends his career and begins to live according to his own laws, escaping from lawlessness and dishonesty. The book describes in detail the mental states of the characters, their struggle for survival in a world where broken human values and morals have long been lost. "The Wasp's Nest" is a shocking and impressive book that makes you think about the essence of power and the influence of society on a person.