The plot of the book 'Спутник туриста' revolves around the protagonist, Artyom, a young man who lives in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, where the world has been devastated by a catastrophic event known as the Great Disaster. The city is now a ruin, with crumbling buildings and a harsh climate. The few remaining survivors live in constant fear of mutants and other dangers lurking in the shadows. Artyom, however, is not like the others. He has a unique gift - the ability to perceive the world through a technological prism, allowing him to understand the underlying mechanics of technology and its potential for evolution. As Artyom navigates the ruins of Moscow, he discovers an underground network of tunnels and hidden stations that have been forgotten for decades. With the help of his newfound friends, he must navigate these treacherous tunnels and uncover the secrets of the past if he hopes to survive. Along the way, he learns about the history of the Great Disaster and how it changed the world forever. One of the central themes of the book is the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution.

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