Petersburg
Author: Andrei Bely
Taking place over a short, turbulent period in 1905, “Petersburg” is a colourful evocation of Russia’s capital—a kaleidoscope of images and impressions, an eastern window on the west, a symbol of the ambiguities and paradoxes of the Russian character. History, culture and politics are blended and juxtaposed; weather reports, current news, fashions and psychology jostle tog….Read More
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