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Discover the elegance and complexity of Russia’s Golden Age through the eyes of one of its greatest scholars. Yuri Lotman’s Conversations on Russian Culture: Everyday Life and Traditions of the Russian Nobility (18th – Early 19th Century) is a masterful exploration of the world that shaped Pushkin and his contemporaries.
Originally crafted as a series of lectures for Soviet television, this book captivated audiences with its vivid portrait of noble life. Lotman, a renowned philologist and cultural historian, draws on a wealth of documentary sources to reconstruct the rituals, manners, and social codes of the Russian aristocracy. From the splendor of ballrooms to the quiet intimacies of the estate, he reveals how daily habits and traditions reflected deeper cultural values.
This work is widely regarded as a cornerstone study of Russian noble culture. Its accessible, engaging style has earned it a devoted readership beyond academic circles, making it essential for anyone fascinated by history, literature, or the roots of modern Russia. At 624.00 RUR, this edition offers a window into a vanished world—a must for your collection of cultural history.