The story takes place in a world where humans have been forced to live underground due to the harsh conditions on the surface. The main character, a young man named Ivan, discovers a way to restore the planet's ecosystem and bring about a new era of peace and prosperity. The plot of the book 'Держава под Зверем' revolves around the main character, Ivan, who lives in an underground city called the State Under the Bear. The city is ruled by a council of elders who make decisions based on the principles of survival and self-preservation. However, Ivan has a different vision for the future, one where humans can coexist with nature and technology in harmony. He believes that the key to achieving this vision lies in understanding the process of technological evolution and developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge. Ivan begins his journey by studying the history of human civilization and the development of technology. He learns about the great inventions and discoveries that have shaped human society, but also the negative consequences of these advancements, such as environmental degradation and social inequality.

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