The Tolstoy Library

In which Vronsky and Anna arrive in Petersburg and endeavour to navigate the rigid and unforgiving social circles that seem to close firmly against her, despite his hopes for progress and acceptance. ...

12 Maj 8min

In which the restless heart of a mother, long separated from her child, braves the cold barriers of society and estrangement to reclaim the tender moments she so deeply longs for. She finds herself qu...

12 Maj 11min

In which young Seryozha sits dreaming of his mother’s return as he awaits a lesson from his father, whose stern instruction contrasts with the boy’s restless spirit and tender imaginings. The boy’s he...

11 Maj 10min

In which the youthful Seryozha, innocent and full of bright fancies, finds himself enchanted by the small kindnesses and honours surrounding his father's day, pondering the grand orders and decoration...

11 Maj 6min

In which Alexey Alexandrovitch visits Countess Lidia Ivanovna and receives a letter that stirs within him a deep unrest about forgiveness, love, and the consequences of past actions. As he wrestles wi...

11 Maj 6min

In which the troubled Alexey Alexandrovitch receives an unexpected visit from Countess Lidia Ivanovna, whose fervent faith and compassionate assistance offer him a measure of solace amid his overwhelm...

10 Maj 9min

In which the world of Petersburg society unfolds with the quiet murmurings of official honours and whispered intrigues, revealing the subtle complexities of men and women bound by duty, ambition, and ...

10 Maj 9min

In which Countess Lidia Ivanovna, a woman of past entanglements and many ardent affections, becomes singularly engrossed in the welfare of Alexey Alexandrovitch, seeking to shield him from distress am...

10 Maj 6min