In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hops a train to petushki (where his "Most beloved of trollops" Awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passenger...In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hops a train to petushki (where his "Most beloved of trollops" Awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of love, and, of course, alcohol.