Lost Platonov: 247 Manuscripts Discovered After 70 Years

The archive of Soviet writer Andrei Platonov was discovered in Moscow archives containing 247 manuscripts. Among the most valuable findings are unpublished chapters from the novel Chevengur and correspondence with Maxim Gorky. Researchers note these documents reveal Platonov's complex position, attempting to remain true to communist ideals while critically engaging with Stalinist bureaucracy. The archive has been transferred to the Russian State Library for cataloging and study.