The Stationmaster

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Samson Vyrin, is a stationmaster, which at the time was considered a low and unprestigious position.
• The story of Samson Vyrin and his daughter Dunya is one of the most touching and emotional in the cycle «The Tales of Belkin».
• Pushkin uses the image of the stationmaster as a symbol of the tragic fate of the 'little man' in Russian society.
• The plot of the novella is built on the contrast between the simplicity and sincerity of rural life and the cruelty and deceit of urban society.
• The novella raises important themes of paternal love, devotion, and disappointment, making it relevant to this day.