At the meeting, readers will gather in a cozy circle to discuss Alexander Chudakov's novel about growing up, memory, and the strength of family. The first impression of Alexander Chudakov's novel "A Fog Descends on Old Steps" is often associated with the feeling of a quiet conversation in the kitchen, when someone older finally decides to tell the family story in full. The author pays special attention to the world of a child growing up among adults who are forced to rebuild their lives after war and repression. Club members will try to trace how the hero changes as he faces injustice, poverty, and separations, and how he manages to maintain an interest in people and a love for words. The discussion will also touch on the language and structure of the novel. Participants will discuss how the author uses details of everyday life, the speech of secondary characters, repetitions, and pauses to convey a sense of time and internal tension.