Roza Mukanova, an outstanding writer, playwright, and screenwriter, is noted for her unique perspective on life and great talent. In her work «Eternal Child» the reader is immersed in the life of a girl from Karaul, Leyla, who encounters the consequences of nuclear testing at the Semipalatinsk Polygon. This story, etched in the minds of many, becomes the foundation for the protagonist's profound inner journey. Through Mukanova's narrative, not only the grim reality of the aftermath of nuclear testing is revealed, but also the inner world of the protagonist, their struggle. «Eternal Child» not only draws the reader's attention to the issue of ecology and human suffering but also lifts the veil on complex emotional states and inner soul experiences of the main character.
Roza Mukanova, Semipalatinsk Polygon, Prototype, Eternal Child