Part 2: Chapter 13 Opposite the House of Sculptures Summary

The Red Army had defeated and chased out the White Army from Yuriatin by the time Yuri arrives. The government has stabilized and posts its requirements and warnings on the house of sculptures, just across from Lara's old house. Yuri trudges to the door, weakened from his journey, cold from having lost or bartered his fur coat. He finds a note from Lara addressed to him and the house key, which gives Yuri great happiness. The note tells him that Lara has gone to Varykino, an indication that his family no longer lives there. Before Yuri enters Lara's place, he must read up on the new regulations posted across the street because being unaware of them could cost his life.

When he does open the door and walk in, a rat-infested...