The Tolstoy Library

In which a quiet evening at the Bolkónski household gives way to an earnest discussion among family and friends about the pressing state of the government and the need for cautious yet purposeful acti...

11 Okt 13min

In which Pierre and Natásha engage in a tender and intricate dialogue, blending thoughts and emotions beyond the bounds of strict logic, revealing their deep understanding and affection for one anothe...

11 Okt 13min

In which the tender anxieties of absence and maternal devotion softly entwine as Natásha awaits her husband Pierre’s return, seeking solace in the innocent presence of their infant son. Upon his arriv...

10 Okt 8min

In which the harmonious yet distinct worlds within the household at Bald Hills are gently revealed through the joyful return of Pierre, whose presence kindles affection and hope among servants, childr...

10 Okt 12min

In which the return of Pierre and his wife to the family estate rekindles the familiar yet somewhat weary routine of conversation and tea around the samovar, overshadowed by the countess’s preoccupati...

10 Okt 8min

In which Prince Nicholas wrestles with the realisation that his quick temper and physical punishments, once deemed unavoidable, must be tempered for the sake of harmony and love within his marriage. M...

9 Okt 9min

In which the Rostóv household prepares for the impending festivities of St. Nicholas’ name day, revealing the tender yet occasionally strained relationship between Count Nicholas and his wife Mary ami...

9 Okt 13min

In which Natásha, grown into a robust and serene matron, devotes herself wholly to the care and love of her husband and children, abandoning the charms and vivacity of her youth for the demands of fam...

9 Okt 12min