Metro 2033 is a post-apocalyptic novel written by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, published in 2005. The book is set in a future Moscow, where a nuclear war has devastated the world and the city's metro system has become a refuge for survivors.

The novel follows the story of Artyom, a young man who lives in VDNKh, one of the metro stations. Artyom's journey begins when he is tasked with delivering a message to the leader of the metro, known as the "President". Along the way, he encounters various factions, mutants, and other dangers that threaten the fragile existence of the metro's inhabitants.

The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, where a catastrophic event known as "The Great War" has caused widespread destruction and radiation. The survivors have fled to the metro, a vast network of tunnels and stations that crisscross the city. The metro has become a self-sustaining ecosystem, with its own society, politics, and culture.

Metro 2033 received critical acclaim in Russia and internationally, with many praising its gripping storyline, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes. The novel has been translated into several languages, including English, German, French, and Spanish.