Two novels, Inheritance and Labyrinth, were removed from the catalogs of several major online retailers in Russia. This development was reported by a prominent cultural outlet. Readers can no longer locate these works through the marketplaces mentioned above. Meanwhile, publishers and book retailers that continue to carry Heritage include Eksmo-AST, Read-Gorod, and Book24, among others. In addition, the latest title by the same author is currently out of stock on select platforms.
On January 22, activists and writers urged authorities to review the book Heritage and the publishing house for potential propaganda concerns. The International LGBT Movement, deemed extremist by the Russian Federation, has been referenced in the discussions. A notable activist and entrepreneur, Olga Uskova, was among those who signed the appeal to the Investigative Committee, describing Inheritance as a work that is both highly crafted and provocative in its depiction of explicit content.
Critics argued that the narrative portrays violence against minors and raises questions about the portrayal of nontraditional relationships, gender transition themes, and sensitive subjects within a 2023 publication window. They suggested that these elements warrant examination for propagandistic content and for alignment with contemporary social and political contexts during a particular period of national events.
Inheritance is identified as the final installment in a trilogy centered on Garin. The book unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world shaped by a nuclear conflict, where society grapples with surviving amid harsh and brutal conditions. The tone remains relentless, and the plot emphasizes resilience, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of a broken order on individuals and communities alike.
Earlier reports mentioned a character named Charlotte undergoing evaluation for bipolar disorder, a detail that sparked discussion about character portrayal and the broader themes of mental health within the narrative. The conversations surrounding the work reflect a tension between creative exploration and calls for regulatory oversight in cultural publishing.