The First Circle is a famous novel by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, first published in 1968. This book describes the reality of the Soviet Union period and the violation of human rights. The main character, Gleb Nerzhin, is a scientist who is imprisoned and works in a special research institute where prisoners use their knowledge in the service of the state. The novel reflects moral dilemmas, issues of freedom and dignity, which remain relevant to this day.