Twelve Chairs

Ilf and Petrov's novel "Twelve Chairs" is rightfully considered a benchmark of satire and humor. Universally beloved by all readers, this novel has entered the golden fund of Russian and world literature. The search for Madame Petukhova's diamonds hidden in one of the furniture set's chairs is a story that still evokes a genuine smile today. The names of the characters - charming adventurers - have become common nouns, and the novel itself has been quoted extensively, having survived hundreds of successful reissues and justly earning the reputation of an undying bestseller.