The Tolstoy Library

In which the seasoned General Kutúzov conducts a measured and enigmatic discourse with his Austrian counterparts amid the mounting tension of uncertain military fortunes, revealing the complexities of...

26 Juni 15min

In which the lively camp life among the Pávlograd Hussars unfolds with youthful camaraderie and the somber undercurrent of officers’ fortunes rising and falling at cards, while the spirited Nicholas R...

26 Juni 20min

In which a spirited debate unfolds among the officers over matters of honour and pride within the regiment, revealing the delicate balance of respect and discipline that governs their interactions. Th...

26 Juni 8min

In which the venerable General Kutúzov inspects a disciplined regiment upon their arrival near Braunau, observing both the soldiers’ appearance and their spirits with a mix of sternness and kindly und...

25 Juni 17min

In which we find a Russian infantry regiment newly arrived in an Austrian town preparing itself, under the watchful eye of its proud but irritable commander, for inspection by the commanding general. ...

25 Juni 11min

In which Prince Andrew prepares to depart for service, sharing a solemn and tender farewell filled with familial concerns and solemn promises, while the quiet domestic life of the Bolkónski household ...

25 Juni 21min

In which the disciplined and exacting Prince Nicholas Andréevich administers a rigorous and taxing education in geometry to his meek and anxious daughter, Princess Mary, amidst the quiet order of thei...

24 Juni 22min

In which Prince Andrew returns to his family estate, where tender reunions and affectionate conversations reveal the gentle rhythms of domestic life amid the stately halls, as his wife and sister exch...

24 Juni 12min