The Bull’s Hour

A science fiction novel by Soviet writer Ivan Yefremov, first published in 1968. The story is set in the distant future when a spaceship from Earth arrives on the planet Tormance, located in a remote star system. The planet is ruled by a harsh regime based on the suppression of individuality and free thought. The novel explores themes of social inequality, totalitarianism, and moral choice. "The Bull’s Hour" is a profound philosophical reflection on the future of humanity and its potential paths, while also serving as a critique of authoritarian systems and a warning about the dangers of technocratic dictatorship.