Puzzles 359 Mathematical Recreations... — The Moscow

is the most popular puzzle book ever published in the former Soviet Union. Written by Boris Kordemsky , a talented high school mathematics teacher, it has sold over a million copies in its original Russian version since its first appearance in 1956.

You can find current editions of this classic at retailers like Amazon or Barnes & Noble . The Moscow Puzzles 359 Mathematical Recreations...

Includes number games, magic squares, domino and dice tricks, and lateral-thinking challenges. Why It’s a Classic is the most popular puzzle book ever published

Most problems require creative thinking and logic rather than advanced mathematical formulas, making them suitable for ages 12 to 99. Includes number games, magic squares, domino and dice

Matematicheskaya smekalka ("Mathematical Wit").

Chapters range from "Geometry with Matches" and "Properties of Nine" to "Mathematics with Almost No Calculations".

The book is celebrated for its diverse and charmingly presented brainteasers, ranging from simple "catch" riddles to challenging logic and geometry problems. For the English-speaking world, it was famously edited and introduced by the renowned recreational mathematician . Quick Facts