The Village of Stepanchikovo and Its Inhabitants

Brief Overview

The novel "The Village of Stepanchikovo and Its Inhabitants" tells the story of life in the provincial estate of Colonel Yegor Ilyich Rostanev. The main character, Sergey Alexandrovich, arrives at the estate at the request of his uncle, Colonel Rostanev, who is under the influence of the self-satisfied and cunning Foma Fomich Opiskin. Foma Fomich, a former servant, manipulates all the inhabitants of the estate, including Rostanev's mother, Nastasya Yegorovna, and other relatives. Sergey Alexandrovich tries to help his uncle break free from Foma Fomich's influence and restore order in the house. Throughout the events, the characters' personalities and relationships are revealed, as well as the social and moral issues of the time.