The strength of the essay on Vasya Kurolesov must acknowledge Koval’s linguistic style. His prose is famously "transparent" yet rich with irony. The dialogue of the criminals—such as the iconic Kurochkin—and the stoic, almost philosophical nature of Captain Boldyrev, creates a world that feels both grounded and slightly surreal. The humor is never mean-spirited; instead, it finds beauty in the absurdity of everyday Soviet life, from the crowded markets to the sleepy railway stations of the Sychevka region.

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