Viktor Domontovich — A Girl with a Bear (Divchyna z vedmedykom)

“A Girl with a Bear” (original Ukrainian Дівчина з ведмедиком) by Viktor Domontovich is a richly textured intellectual novel set in 1920s Kyiv. The narrative centers on Ipolit Varetsky, a reserved chemist and teacher, who becomes the tutor to two sisters, Lesya and Zina. Zina, spirited, independent, and provocative, challenges societal norms and draws Varetsky into a psychological, emotional confrontation. The novel explores the tension between reason and passion, tradition and modernity, individuality and social expectations.

With 216 pages in 130×200 mm format, this edition is published by Vikhola in 2025.
Domontovich (aka Viktor Petrov / “Viktor Ber”) is regarded as a foundational figure of Ukrainian modernist prose, often exploring existential dilemmas, liminal identities, and cultural transitions. 
This edition belongs to the “Non-canonical Canon” series by Vikhola.