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Ilya Ilf, working pseudonymously, was a celebrated Soviet journalist and writer, renowned for his collaboration with Yevgeni Petrov. Their iconic duo masterfully crafted two enduring satirical novels, celebrated for their witty exploration of a con man's pursuit of elusive riches within the Soviet landscape of the 1920s. Through the exploits of their memorable characters, Ilf and Petrov offered a sharp yet playful critique of society's less idealistic facets. Their works, characterized by humor and keen observation, remain some of the most widely read and quoted in Russian literature, offering a unique lens on a bygone era.