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The Road to Calvary

rus. Хождение по мукам · 1920-1941
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Interesting Facts

  • The book consists of three parts: «Sisters», «The Year Eighteen», and «Gloomy Morning».
  • The main heroines of the novel are the sisters Katya and Dasha Bulavina, who go through numerous trials against the backdrop of revolutionary events in Russia.
  • The novel covers the period from 1914 to 1920, including World War I, the October Revolution, and the Civil War.
  • Alexei Tolstoy began working on the novel in the 1920s and completed it in 1941.
  • The novel has been adapted into films several times, including in 1957 and 1977.
  • The work reflects the personal experiences and observations of the author, who was himself a witness and participant in the events described.
  • The Road to Calvary is considered one of the significant works of Russian literature dedicated to the revolutionary events of the early 20th century.
The Road to Calvary
Date of publication: 22 May 2024
Last updated: 13 July 2024
———Original titlerus. Хождение по мукам · 1920-1941