New Year Stories. Russian Classics
According to ancient beliefs, the moment the New Year begins briefly erases the boundary between the world of the living and the dead. On this magical night, miracles happen — people dream while awake, look into the future, and argue with the devil, but most of all — they wait for the star of new hope to shine. The traditions of joyful caroling and Yuletide tales were supported by many Russian writers, including Gogol, Leskov, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov. Funny and instructive, sad and touching — their Christmas works will not leave you indifferent. Because on such a night, anything can happen!