Dry Valley

Interesting Facts

• The book depicts the life of a Russian estate and its inhabitants, conveying the atmosphere and lifestyle of noble Russia at the end of the 19th century.
• One of the central characters is the nobleman Pyotr Petrovich Khrushchev, who embodies the traits of a fading era.
• The work touches on themes of the decline of the nobility and the destruction of traditional ways of life.
• The book pays great attention to the description of nature, creating a special atmosphere and emphasizing the connection between people and their surroundings.
• Dry Valley is one of the striking examples of Russian realistic prose, where the author masterfully conveys the inner world of the characters and their experiences.