The Road to Calvary

Summary

The Road to Calvary is an epic trilogy by Alexei Tolstoy, depicting the fates of the Russian people from 1914 to 1922. Through the lives of the main characters—Andrei and Elena Bulgakov, Nikita Dubrov, Dmitry and Tatyana Starcev—the narrative reflects major historical events of the time: World War I, the February and October Revolutions, and the Civil War. The author meticulously recreates the atmosphere of the era, showcasing different perspectives and views of the participants, the contradictions and tragedies of the revolutionary upheaval, as well as the search for a way out of the resulting catastrophe. The trilogy consists of three parts: «Sisters», «The Year Eighteen», and «Bread». The work is imbued with powerful emotional depth and profound philosophical meaning, conveying the author's reflections on the fate of Russia and the ideals of its people.