D. Rus is a young and accomplished Russian author who made his fiction writing debut in 2013. He quickly gained popularity in the literary market in Russia, becoming a bestselling author in 2014 with the publication of "Alterworld," the first novel in his Play to Live series. This series would go on to create a significant impact in the Russian literary world, leading to the creation of a new science fiction genre: LitRPG.
The LitRPG genre is a unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and gaming conventions, and D. Rus is widely recognized for his pioneering role in its development. His books, set in the virtual reality of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs), tell the stories of real people who become stuck in the game and must follow its rules while preserving their integrity and striving to improve their new world. The series has gained a massive following, with readers drawn to the immersive world and the compelling characters that D. Rus has created.
D. Rus's work has been well-received by critics, and he has been nominated for Start, one of Russia's most prestigious literary prizes for the best debut science fiction novel. The first two novels of the Play to Live series, "AlterWorld" and "The Clan," have been translated into English, and there are plans to publish the rest of the series on Amazon. With his unique storytelling and innovative approach to the science fiction genre, D. Rus has established himself as a significant voice in Russian literature and has gained a growing international audience.