The Tolstoy Library

In which the Countess Rostóva, moved by friendship and a shared sense of faded youth, beseeches her husband for money to aid their young Borís, revealing the quiet sorrows and delicate bonds of their ...

21 Jun 5min

In which the Rostov household buzzes with genteel anticipation as guests gather to celebrate a name day, bringing together a mix of spirited personalities, from the formidable Márya Dmítrievna to the ...

21 Jun 15min

In which a mother, tender yet resolute, persuades her reluctant son to visit a gravely ill relative, navigating the intricate social currents of a noble household with cautious diplomacy. Their encoun...

20 Jun 10min

In which young Natásha, full of the tender tremors of first affection, hides among the flowers to watch the interactions of those about her and to share a secret moment with Borís, whose restraint and...

20 Jun 5min

In which the countess receives well-wishers and engages in heartfelt conversation with her old friend Princess Anna Mikháylovna, uncovering the tender struggles of friendships and family ties as borne...

20 Jun 10min

In which the intricacies of Moscow society unfold amidst the celebration of the Rostóvs’ name day, revealing the interplay of hospitality, gossip, and family connections. Amongst lively conversations ...

19 Jun 11min

In which a tender-eyed niece and her cousin, newly resolved to join the army, embody the restless vigour and delicate affections of youth beneath the watchful gaze of their elders, whose conversation ...

19 Jun 9min

In which a convivial gathering is gently enlivened by the unexpected entrance of a spirited young girl, whose laughter and playful display of a cherished doll bring warmth and unbidden amusement to th...

19 Jun 6min