The Tolstoy Library

In which a weary but dutiful family grapples with the sobering realities of war as they prepare their household for uncertain times, revealing quiet acts of kindness and moments of gentle strife amid ...

5 Sep 11min

In which the city of Moscow awakes on a radiant autumn Sunday, unaware of the looming transformations, with the market and its people whispering of uncertain times through rising prices and restless c...

5 Sep 8min

In which Pierre Bezúkhov is summoned by Count Rostopchín, who admonishes him for his connections with certain men and warns him to leave the town for the sake of his own safety. Troubled yet resolute,...

4 Sep 5min

In which the Rostóv family remains in a Moscow filled with uneasy anticipation, grappling with the fears and hopes that accompany the presence of war at their very doorstep. The tender affections and ...

4 Sep 9min

In which the Rostóv household is turned upside down with the hurried packing and departure preparations amidst the arrival of wounded officers seeking refuge. Young Natásha, compelled by compassion an...

4 Sep 8min

In which Pierre arrives in Moscow amidst a tense atmosphere where the city’s surrender is imminent, and he encounters officials uneasy about their uncertain duties and a peculiar proclamation causing ...

3 Sep 8min

In which Pierre awakens from a vivid and haunting dream that blurs the line between fear and courage, leading him to profound reflections on the nature of war, submission, and the human spirit. As daw...

3 Sep 7min

In which Pierre, weary and bewildered by the horrors of battle, seeks refuge from the chaos of war and finds unexpected companionship among common soldiers, sharing their humble meal beneath the darke...

3 Sep 5min