Zoya

When a Soviet schoolgirl named Zoya Kassatkina discovers a mysterious portal connecting Moscow and Paris, she embarks on a compelling journey through time, friendship, and parallel realities set against the backdrop of Cold War-era Moscow. As she navigates these crossworlds, she uncovers secrets that threaten to close the portal forever, racing to understand whether she’s dreaming, traveling in time, or slipping between dimensions. Combining elements of portal fantasy, historical fiction, and magical realism, the story explores coming-of-age themes amid the complexities of Perestroika-era Moscow.