The Tolstoy Library

In which young Natásha experiences with tender wonder the dazzling splendour and social intricacies of her first grand ball in Petersburg, her heart fluttering amidst the radiant crowd and glittering ...

26 Heinä 7min

In which a visit from Borís, now a rising figure in high society, stirs quietly shifting affections and unspoken intentions between him and the spirited young Natásha, who has grown markedly since the...

25 Heinä 6min

In which the gentle intimacy of a late-night conversation between mother and daughter unfolds, revealing the tender complexities of young Natásha’s heart and her quiet yearning for connection, framed ...

25 Heinä 9min

In which the Rostóv family, whose fortunes have waned, find themselves navigating the contrasting society of Petersburg with a mixture of old acquaintances and new, less certain connections, while Vér...

25 Heinä 9min

In which Pierre is engulfed by a profound melancholy, receiving letters and visits that press him towards reconciliation, yet he finds little strength to act amid his despondency. Seeking counsel from...

24 Heinä 8min

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 Heinä 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 Heinä 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 Heinä 13min