mccheese's "Best Books in Russian Literature"

I think Chekhov should be on this list as he is one of Russia’s great writers- how about a collection of his short stories? A possible book to add in the 20th century area is Victor Pelevin’s “Homo Zapiens” or “Generation P” (Same book, different titles depending on what nation it’s produced in). This book is a trip to read and bluntly examines Russia’s cultural transition from a communist to a capitalist society. Also, “The Winter Queen,” by Akunin, while not one of the greatest works of Russain literature, is part of an extremely popular detective series in Russia right now, somewhat like the Russian version of James Bond. It is a light but enjoyable read.