The Cathedral Folk

Interesting Facts

• The novel "The Cathedral Folk" was written in 1872 and is one of Nikolai Leskov's most famous works, exploring the life of provincial clergy in Russia.
• In the work, Leskov skillfully combines elements of realism and satire, creating vivid and memorable images of characters such as Archpriest Savely Tuberozov and Deacon Akhilla Desnitsyn.
• One of the central themes of the novel is the conflict between the old and the new, traditions and progress, reflected in the lives and activities of the characters.
• Leskov uses many dialectal and colloquial expressions in the novel, which gives the text a special liveliness and color, as well as helps to better understand the characters' personalities.
• The work was highly praised by Leskov's contemporaries, including Fyodor Dostoevsky, who noted its deep psychological insight and accuracy in depicting Russian life.