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Дмитрий Олегович Смекалин - Циклопедия

: A series focused on a magic academy graduate. Lishniy (The Extra One) series. Kurok (The Trigger) series. Background Background Before turning to fiction in 2012, Smekalin

Before turning to fiction in 2012, Smekalin had a distinguished career as an engineer-mathematician. He was a co-author of the first Soviet school textbook on informatics (1985) and served as the head of educational informatization at the Russian Ministry of Education in the mid-1990s. : His work is best suited for fans

: Some readers note that several of his series remain unfinished and have expressed a strong desire for him to complete these long-running stories. Background Before turning to fiction in 2012, Smekalin

: His work is best suited for fans of academy-based magic stories (often compared to "industrial novels" for their focus on the mechanics of learning magic) and action-heavy portal fantasy. Notable Works Smekalin's bibliography includes popular series such as:

is a contemporary Russian science fiction and fantasy writer, particularly well-regarded in the "LitRPG" and "popadantsy" (portal fantasy) subgenres. Readers generally review his work positively, often highlighting his "easy" writing style and engaging world-building. Reader Consensus