The novel “The Life of Insects” by Viktor Pelevin is one of the most famous modern Russian literary figures. The author uses motifs from the insect world to allegorically describe modern society and light nature. Pelevin plays with various philosophical and metaphysical concepts, creating parallels between the world of the planet and the world of people. Through the lens of the project, the novel discusses social structures, individuality, free will, the meaning of life, and much more. Using allegories and symbolism, Pelevin provokes readers to think about individuality, the mood in society and other fundamental statements.