Gambrinus

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the story, Sashka, is a virtuoso violinist who plays in the tavern «Gambrinus».
• The tavern «Gambrinus» is named after the legendary king of beer, highlighting its atmosphere and significance in the lives of the characters.
• The story addresses themes of anti-Semitism and national prejudices, which were relevant in early 20th-century Russia.
• Sashka, despite his Jewish heritage, is respected and loved by the tavern's patrons due to his talent and kindness.
• Kuprin masterfully conveys the atmosphere of Odessa life, with its multiculturalism and cultural diversity.
• The story «Gambrinus» is one of the vivid examples of social realism in Russian literature.