Moscow and Muscovites

Summary

Vladimir Gilyarovsky's book "Moscow and Muscovites" is a collection of essays and stories dedicated to the life of Moscow at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. As a journalist and writer, the author describes various aspects of city life, including the daily routines, customs, and characters of Muscovites of that era. Gilyarovsky, with great affection and attention to detail, narrates about the famous Moscow markets, taverns, and hotels, as well as the people who inhabited the city—from merchants and craftsmen to beggars and wanderers. The book is filled with vivid and colorful descriptions that allow the reader to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of old Moscow and feel the spirit of that time.