Vremensky
Vremensky is a fictional character from the Russian science fiction novel *The Starry Verge* (*Zvezhny Val*) by Ivan Yefremov, first published in 1957. The novel is a foundational work of Soviet space opera and explores themes of human exploration, scientific discovery, and the ethical dilemmas of interstellar travel.
The protagonist, Vremensky, is a Soviet cosmonaut and scientist aboard the spaceship *Star of the Universe*.
The novel blends hard science fiction with philosophical inquiry, examining the implications of first contact with
*The Starry Verge* remains influential in Russian science fiction, reflecting the optimism and ambition of the
Though not as widely known in Western literature as some other sci-fi works, *The Starry Verge* and