Аэлита
by Alexei Tolstoy · first published 1950
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A 1921 Soviet science-fiction classic involves the adventures of space travelers Los and Gusev, who discover an ancient civilization on Mars, become embroiled in the intrigues of its court, and participate in a surprising climax
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…of Russian descent herself, Ayn Rand's novels certainly have the literary approach of the 19th century Russian novel and the style of 20th century film noir. If you want early science fiction, there's Aelita by Aleksy Tolstoy and We by Yevgeny Zamyatin (with the latter considered the grand-daddy of dystopian fiction as we know it)
on “Ask HN: What are some MUST read Russian books?” ↗It's more like an "Aelita" by Aleksey Tolstoy about Mars :)
on “How Soviet science magazines fantasized about life in outer space” ↗