The Twelve Chairs, written by Ilya Ilf and Evgeny Petrov, is a humorous Russian romance novel set in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution. The story follows the adventures of Ostap Bender, a con artist, and his quest to find hidden treasure. Along the way, Bender encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including the beautiful and cunning Madame Petukhova. Ilf and Petrov's witty writing style and satirical portrayal of Soviet society make The Twelve Chairs an entertaining read for fans of Russian romantic comedy.
