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Dostoevsky's life was marked by brilliance and brutality. Sentenced to death as a young revolutionary, he survived mock execution and Siberian exile to live through a time of seismic change in Russia, eventually being accepted into the Tsar's inner circle. He had three great love affairs, each overshadowed by debilitating epilepsy and addiction to gambling. Somehow, amidst all this, he found time to write short stories, journalism and novels such as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Brothers Karamazov, works now recognised as among the finest ever written.

Gogol's great comic masterpiece paints an hilariously satirical picture of provincial life in 19th century Russia. Its publication in 1847 not only provided inspiration for succeeding generations of Russian writers, but fanned the already flickering flames of social discontent which were eventually to flare up and consume Russia in the revolution of 1917.

Повесть Крейцерова соната стала самой скандальной в творчестве Толстого и долгое время была запрещена цензурой, что только подогревало интерес читателей. В произведении автор от первого лица размышляет об институте брака, который связывает людей порой совершенно чужих и повествует о всепоглощающей и разрушительной ревности, которая приводит к трагедии.

Вошедшие в этот сборник произведения, написанные Л.Н. Толстым в разные годы, можно отнести условно к двум темам – "войны» и «мира". "Военна"» тема представлена произведениями времен "покорения Кавказа" – замечательной по силе психологизма повестью Казаки и драматичными, полными внутреннего напряжения рассказами "Набег", "Как умирают русские солдаты" и "Разжалованный". "Мирную" тему являют собой шедевры русской реалистической прозы – "Три смерти", "Метель" и "Утро помещика", простые в сюжетном отношении и отмеченные чисто "толстовской" тонкостью и глубиной понимания человеческой натуры.

After Vladimir Lenin’s death, Stalin orders two Jewish scientists to preserve Lenin’s body for all time. If they succeed, the rewards will be considerable. If not, it’s the gulag - or worse. Based on real events, Vern Theissen’s nimble dark comedy exposes the absurdities of Soviet life under Stalin.

Повести, составившие знаменитую трилогию, были написаны Львом Николаевичем Толстым в 1852 - 1856 годах и впервые опубликованы в журнале "Современник". В замысел молодого прозаика (а в год создания "Детства" юнкеру Толстому исполнилось двадцать четыре) входило еще одно произведение - "Молодость", но эту повесть он так и не написал.

Bröderna Karamazov var den sista och största romanen, som Dostojevskij skrev, och den betraktas inte bara som Dostojevskijs största verk, men även som ett av världslitteraturens. En enastående roman om gott och ont, tro och tvivel, liv och död med genomgripande psykologiska porträtt, som visar människans sammansatta väsen på gott och ont. Det tas avstånd från nihilismen och istället framhävs betydelsen av skuld, ansvar och medkänsla.

Студия АРДИС предлагает вашему вниманию эпохальный исторический роман Алексея Николаевича Толстого "Пётр Первый".

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound philosophical and psychological novel that explores deep questions of faith, doubt, free will, and the nature of evil through the lives of the Karamazov family in 19th century Russia. The narrative delves into the moral struggles and inner turmoil of the three brothers and their relationship with their father, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. This masterpiece is celebrated for its exploration of the human condition, morality, and the search for truth.

Ivan Turgenev was an outstanding writer of the 19th century, a corresponding member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in the category of Russian language and literature. He was the author of philosophical and psychological poems, short stories, short novels, and novellas. Throughout his work, he delves into the themes of Russian intelligentsia and peasant life, showcasing mastery in creating psychological portraits.

Alexander Kuprin prefaced his novel The Pit about the lives of early 20th century Russian prostitutes as follows, "I know many people will find this novel amoral and inappropriate, but nevertheless I dedicated it from the bottom of my heart to mothers and young people" Indeed, the novel's publication was followed by an explosion of outrage. The "good" society accused Kuprin of slander and forever exiled him from its sitting rooms, charity auctions, and holiday balls. Progressive intellecutals winced and shuddered, but could not help admitting Kuprin had a point.

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

A strange and tragic story by one of the best Russian storytellers - a beautifully and powerfully written drama of misguided people brought together at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and for all the wrong reasons.

Мы адресуем этот сборник не только всем ценителям русской классической литературы конца 19 начала 20 веков, но и учащимся общеобразовательных школ, гимназий и лицеев. Надеемся, что эти рассказы в прочтении популярных актеров театра и кино позволят вам лучше узнать русскую классическую литературу.

War and Peace is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy that mixes fictional narrative with chapters on history and philosophy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as Tolstoy's finest literary achievement and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature. The novel chronicles the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society through the stories of five Russian aristocratic families.

«Макар Чудра» — один из самых сильных ранних рассказов Максима Горького, философская притча о свободе, гордости, любви и несгибаемом духе странника...

Вишневый сад — последнее творение великого русского писателя Антона Павловича Чехова (1860–1904). Помещица Любовь Андреевна Раневская, вернувшись из Франции, сталкивается с тем, что ее любимое имение вскоре будет продано. Чтобы все не потерять, ей предлагают сдавать вишневый сад дачникам... Незаурядный сюжет комедии и неповторимый авторский стиль повествования придется по душе читателю. Пьеса Вишневый сад известна также благодаря замечательным театральным постановкам. Чехов Антон Павлович — автор знаменитых рассказов, повести "Палата № 6", пьес Вишневый сад и "Чайка".

Eugene Onegin is young, handsome, rich ... and bored. Nothing impresses him: not his grand house filled with expensive furniture, not the glittering balls he attends, not the sumptuous dinners he eats. When his uncle dies, leaving him his rundown estate, Eugene moves to the countryside. Here he meets the lively and intelligent Lensky, and the beautiful, quiet Tatyana. Will Eugene grasp this opportunity for a new and happy life, or will his bad attitude get in the way?

Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Many writers consider Anna Karenina the greatest work of literature ever, and Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. It was initially released in serial installments from 1873 to 1877 in the periodical The Russian Messenger. A complex novel in eight parts, with more than a dozen major characters, it is spread over more than 800 pages (depending on the translation and publisher), typically contained in two volumes.

"Пиковая дама" - повесть Александра Сергеевича Пушкина, жанр русская классика. Сюжет повести обыгрывает излюбленную Пушкиным тему непредсказуемой судьбы, фортуны, рока.