The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where human civilization has been destroyed by nuclear war. The main character, a young man named Artyom, sets out on a journey to find other survivors and rebuild society. The plot of the book 'Не остаться одному' revolves around the theme of survival and the importance of community in the face of adversity. The story begins with the protagonist, Artyom, living in an underground bunker with his mother after a devastating nuclear war has destroyed most of human civilization. As he ventures out into the dangerous and barren landscape, he discovers that there are only a few scattered groups of survivors left, each with their own unique culture and way of life. As Artyom travels through the ruins of Moscow, he encounters various factions vying for power and resources, including a group of mutants who have adapted to the new environment and a band of ruthless marauders who prey on the weak. He also meets a group of people who have formed a community based on the principles of cooperation and mutual aid, and he begins to see the value of working together to ensure survival.

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