ILLEGAL CONSUMPTION OF NARCOTIC DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, AND THEIR ANALOGUES CAUSES HEALTH DAMAGE, THEIR ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IS PROHIBITED AND ENTAILS LIABILITY ESTABLISHED BY LAW. – "A Normal Story" is a collection of articles and essays by Vladimir Sorokin, one of the most famous contemporary writers, a bright representative of Russian postmodernism, whose works have been translated into many languages worldwide. – The writer has been awarded numerous prestigious literary prizes, including the Andrei Bely Prize, the "Big Book" Award, and the O. Henry Prize for one of his stories. In 2013, Vladimir Sorokin was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. – Every book by Vladimir Sorokin becomes a significant event in the literary world. Heated discussions among readers and critics were sparked by his recent trilogy about Doctor Garin, as well as his now classic works "Marina's Thirtieth Love," "The Blizzard," "The Ice Trilogy," and many other writings. – In the collection "A Normal Story," Vladimir Sorokin reveals himself from a completely new side. In sketches filled with humor and subtle observations, the writer talks about his life, childhood, school and university years, travels to different countries, favorite films and performers that influenced the formation of his personality. – The writer invites readers on a journey through the artistic and literary underground of the 1980s and introduces the main figures of this scene. He also details the history of the creation of the novel "Norma," one of his most famous works. – The book most resembles a candid conversation with a smart and well-read companion. The collection will undoubtedly appeal to all fans of Vladimir Sorokin's work.