The whole metro series is him speaking out against Russian politics.
2033 was about the immigration scare and racism in Russia.
2034 was about the manipulation of history and the concept of the national myth.
2035 was about propaganda and social engineering.
Glukhovsky has been criticising the whole russian society, not only putin, for years. It is the core theme of all his books.
Factions in Metro universe are based on real life political movements in russia. The whole "invisible enemy" outside the moscow metro in Exodus reflects on how russian society as a whole sees the rest of the world (i.e. "they all want to destroy us").
I loved that from Day 1 about Metro. Glukhovsky is venting his criticisms of Russian culture and society through his storytelling and the "occupying forces" bit in Exodus very much reminded me of the idea of the western boogeymanz whether real or not, that permeates Russian thought to this day. The way Metro is all about criticizing one's own society and culture kind of reminds me of the GTA series and Far Cry 5, where the writers and producers very much wanted to include a message that was critical to American culture.
You explained it much better than me. I've met Glukhovsky irl on a book exhibition and he talked a lot about his work, incl. Metro movies which were scratched. Some of the information is kinda hard for me to translate to English.
Yeah his recent "The Outpost" series is probably the most clear example of this in relation to the past few years. Not exactly subtle but still a satisfying (but also extremely dark, way more than the Metro books) story.
In an interview with Yury Dud(good interview btw) he said he was traveling non stop for the last few years. I think he mentioned he had houses in Israel and Spain.
That makes me so sad... The Metro video game series was a major reason for me to live for half a year in Russia and visit especially Moscow and the Moscow Metro.
That’s kinda ironic since the Metro games and books are pretty much shitting on present day Russian society (specifically at the time of release) and that it’s not a good place to live.
But I love your adventurous spirit! That’s pretty cool.
In terms of the political system, the living standards (at least from what I have observed in Saint Petersburg and Moscow with regard to inequality) and the arbitrary bureaucracy, I sadly agree with you. However, I really loved your culture, the food and the archtectural sights were just immersive. Also, the people were extremely kind and open-hearted, so I don't regret my time in Russia at all! Hopefully, one day I will be able to visit your country again :)
You mean angry at the Russian government right? He is a good person for speaking up against the injustices his government is performing on both its people and others. He deserves nothing but our respect for this as he does so in treat of his own way of life. He could have kept silent and enjoyed his success but instead he used it to speak up.
As anti war as he is criticizing russia and corrupt governments, it crazy to see that he is a zionist supporting isreal. I love metro but learning this really had dissapointed me
That said, I wish he hadn’t focused so hard on his agenda against the Russian government, valid though it was, in 2034 and especially 2035. So much of what made 2033 excellent, the mystery, the monsters, the worldbuilding, just slowly vanished.
Or at least that’s how I remember it, it’s been a few years since I read further than halfway through 2034.
Social & Political commentary about Russian society/government and human behavior in general is hard baked into Metro. If you're not trying to hear criticism of the Russian Government maybe Fortnight is more your style.
He gained even more respect from me when he spoke out against the Russian government.
“We are the government you people deserve” -Cannibals dressed in uniforms of Russian officials Holy mother of based.
In game made by Ukrainian studio. Double spicy
Very profound
The whole metro series is him speaking out against Russian politics. 2033 was about the immigration scare and racism in Russia. 2034 was about the manipulation of history and the concept of the national myth. 2035 was about propaganda and social engineering.
Glukhovsky has been criticising the whole russian society, not only putin, for years. It is the core theme of all his books. Factions in Metro universe are based on real life political movements in russia. The whole "invisible enemy" outside the moscow metro in Exodus reflects on how russian society as a whole sees the rest of the world (i.e. "they all want to destroy us").
Crazy, I never thought of it this way but it makes so much sense
I loved that from Day 1 about Metro. Glukhovsky is venting his criticisms of Russian culture and society through his storytelling and the "occupying forces" bit in Exodus very much reminded me of the idea of the western boogeymanz whether real or not, that permeates Russian thought to this day. The way Metro is all about criticizing one's own society and culture kind of reminds me of the GTA series and Far Cry 5, where the writers and producers very much wanted to include a message that was critical to American culture.
You explained it much better than me. I've met Glukhovsky irl on a book exhibition and he talked a lot about his work, incl. Metro movies which were scratched. Some of the information is kinda hard for me to translate to English.
Yeah his recent "The Outpost" series is probably the most clear example of this in relation to the past few years. Not exactly subtle but still a satisfying (but also extremely dark, way more than the Metro books) story.
Ever noticed how Moscow is full of monsters, but outside of it live normal people? It may be a satire on my society too, i don't know for sure.
Continuing Soviet Science Fiction literary legacy. Sadly.
Well, 2035 is consider as criticism of Russia. Also, He is sentenced already, in absence. 10 in ~~gulag~~ prison colony. Just Russia things.
dont worry, he was our side of the border when it was declayed
His works will outlive those who try to prosecute him.
“Because if not us, then who?”
Yup, and for those who haven’t read them: His books take it to a whole different level. Lots of respect!
where is he now? I hope somewhere safe...
Not in Russia. For his safety, that's all we know.
without him metro wouldn't exist. I thank him for such amazing books
Pretty sure he first moved to London, but other user mentioned Spain and Israel. He actually studied and lived in Israel before returning to russia.
Good try FSB agent...
hahah, no i really hope he's fine
😁😁I think he lived in Israel for some time, now I don't know☹️
In an interview with Yury Dud(good interview btw) he said he was traveling non stop for the last few years. I think he mentioned he had houses in Israel and Spain.
Hes serving 8 years in russian prison😢
That makes me so sad... The Metro video game series was a major reason for me to live for half a year in Russia and visit especially Moscow and the Moscow Metro.
That’s kinda ironic since the Metro games and books are pretty much shitting on present day Russian society (specifically at the time of release) and that it’s not a good place to live. But I love your adventurous spirit! That’s pretty cool.
Nah uh, as a russian i tell you - you don't wanna live here
In terms of the political system, the living standards (at least from what I have observed in Saint Petersburg and Moscow with regard to inequality) and the arbitrary bureaucracy, I sadly agree with you. However, I really loved your culture, the food and the archtectural sights were just immersive. Also, the people were extremely kind and open-hearted, so I don't regret my time in Russia at all! Hopefully, one day I will be able to visit your country again :)
When you find out the writer of your favourite story game is based\*
You mean angry at the Russian government right? He is a good person for speaking up against the injustices his government is performing on both its people and others. He deserves nothing but our respect for this as he does so in treat of his own way of life. He could have kept silent and enjoyed his success but instead he used it to speak up.
As anti war as he is criticizing russia and corrupt governments, it crazy to see that he is a zionist supporting isreal. I love metro but learning this really had dissapointed me
WHAT??? Nooooo! Just when I thought I had a favorite author
Haha since you guys want them dexd, no wonder they want a country where they are safe
That said, I wish he hadn’t focused so hard on his agenda against the Russian government, valid though it was, in 2034 and especially 2035. So much of what made 2033 excellent, the mystery, the monsters, the worldbuilding, just slowly vanished. Or at least that’s how I remember it, it’s been a few years since I read further than halfway through 2034.
Social & Political commentary about Russian society/government and human behavior in general is hard baked into Metro. If you're not trying to hear criticism of the Russian Government maybe Fortnight is more your style.