The Tolstoy Library

In which the society of Petersburg is depicted with gentle satire, highlighting the brilliant and beguiling Countess Hélène’s ascendancy in the Napoleonic circle and the curious dynamics of her salon,...

24 Juli 6min

In which Pierre records his earnest efforts to overcome his weaknesses and live according to the moral and spiritual guidance of his newfound brotherhood, struggling with inner turmoil and strained re...

24 Juli 13min

In which Prince Andrew navigates the intricate society of Petersburg, encountering old acquaintances and new reformers, while becoming increasingly absorbed by the potent force of Speránski’s influenc...

23 Juli 13min

In which Prince Andrew, newly arrived in the bustling city of Petersburg, finds his contemplative life replaced by a flurry of social obligations and the mechanised demands of society, causing his tho...

23 Juli 7min

In which Pierre Bezúkhov, deeply involved with the Petersburg Freemasons, reflects on the varied sincerity and ambition that mark the members of his society, and grows increasingly restless with their...

23 Juli 10min

In which Prince Andrew takes a solitary journey through a verdant birch forest, where the sight of a transformed old oak stirs in him a profound sense of renewal and contemplation. Returning home, he ...

22 Juli 6min

In which Prince Andrew, burdened by his duties, finds himself unexpectedly captivated by the joyous spirit of Natásha Rostóv and the tranquil, moonlit night at Otrádnoe, a setting so vivid and alive a...

22 Juli 6min

In which Prince Andrew arrives in Petersburg amid spirited reforms by Speránski and, seeking to advance his own military project, encounters the formidable and intimidating Minister of War, Count Arak...

22 Juli 7min