The book describes the life of a group of Soviet engineers who are working on a new type of tank during the Great Patriotic War. The plot of the book revolves around the main character, Alexey, who is a young engineer and his team of engineers who are working on a new type of tank that will help the Soviet Union win the war against Nazi Germany. However, as the war progresses, Alexey begins to question the morality of their work and the impact it has on society. He starts to see the war as a never-ending cycle of violence and destruction, and he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Soviet regime. As the story unfolds, Alexey's personal struggles and the evolution of technology become intertwined, highlighting the need for a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of developing modern knowledge. The book raises important questions about the role of technology in shaping our world and the importance of considering the human cost of technological advancements. The title of the book, Снести ему голову (To Cut Off His Head), is a metaphor for the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the danger of losing one's individuality in the pursuit of technological progress.

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