So, a hurricane. Egor Letov: an experience of lyrical research

Maxim Semelyak, a music journalist and one of many people whose life trajectory was forever changed by the songs of "Civil Defense", was supposed to start working on the book with Yegor Letov in 2008. The plans were interrupted by the death of the main character. Over the past 13 years, Letov has become, as he wanted, a folklore figure, giving rise to quotes, slogans and memes: people of the most diverse political views and personal convictions lay claim to his legacy, his fans are countless, as are the interpretations of his songs. "So, Hurricane" offers an up-close look and first-hand answers; this is a book about personal relationships with GO and its leader, and at the same time about the history of love and hate of the post-Soviet world for the clumsy man in glasses. Relationships with nature and neighbors in Omsk, an alliance with Eduard Limonov, a premonition of death, the first foreign tour, substances, football, revolution, a continuous search for inspiration and a firm manner of managing a team. On the pages of Semelyak's book, Letov appears as a living person: funny, wild and unsolved.