Collisions

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Set against the backdrop of the declining Soviet Union, the narrative follows Dmitri, a physicist drawn into a web of KGB espionage orchestrated by Vasili, the head of the KGB. After defecting to the USA and securing positions at NSF and FermiLab, Dmitri faces challenges upon returning to a post-Soviet Russia, where he struggles to lead IHEP amidst the emigration of top scientists. As Vasili seeks revenge and attempts to sabotage Dmitri's work at CERN, the tension escalates, highlighting themes of loyalty, ambition, and the clash between scientific progress and political intrigue.