Polikushka

Interesting Facts

• «Polikushka» was written in 1860 and is one of Leo Tolstoy's early novellas.
• The main character, Polikey, is a serf, reflecting the social realities of Russia at the time.
• The novella touches on themes of alcoholism, poverty, and despair, showing how these issues affect the lives of ordinary people.
• Tolstoy uses the character of Polikey to critique serfdom and social injustice.
• «Polikushka» was first published in the magazine «Russian Messenger» in 1863.