The Tolstoy Library

In which Pierre, disillusioned by recent events and the loss of youthful purpose, retreats to Moscow where he finds himself embraced by society yet inwardly adrift, struggling with the contradictions ...

3 Aug 12min

In which the tender affections and aspirations of youth come into painful conflict with the cautious, sometimes harsh judgments of family and circumstance, as young Nicholas resolves to marry for love...

3 Aug 7min

In which Nicholas, moved by tender resolutions and the subtle transformations wrought by night and companionship, finds in Sónya a steadfast heart and in Natásha a newfound joy that softens all appreh...

3 Aug 7min

In which the lively Melyukóv household holds a spirited masquerade, where disguises and playful games blur the boundaries between guests and hosts, revealing new facets of familiar faces amidst laught...

2 Aug 10min

In which a group of young relations, wrapped in the silvery moonlight of a winter’s eve, reminisce of distant memories with a wistful blend of dreams and reality, and later don festive disguises to jo...

2 Aug 21min

In which the stillness of the Christmas season casts a quiet pall over the household, while the young Natasha wanders restlessly among servants and family, seeking meaning and connection amid the unch...

2 Aug 9min

In which the Rostóv family, once accustomed to a life of generosity and social prominence, faces financial strain that shadows their daily existence and compels the countess to seek a wealthy match fo...

1 Aug 7min

In which the spirited Rostóv family partakes in a lively hunt, encountering a dispute over territorial rights and boasting of their beloved borzois’ agility and determination, their fervour rising as ...

1 Aug 16min