Who Lives Well in Russia

The poem by Nikolai Nekrasov "Who Lives Well in Russia" is rightfully considered the pinnacle of his creativity. He worked on it for almost fifteen years and created a truly broad picture of Russian life. The poet observed the fates of ordinary people closely, heard many stories about them, which formed the basis of the work. Here, elegiac, lyrical, and satirical motifs are combined, utilizing the richness of the folk language and folklore. Reading this book, one becomes imbued with the spirit of Russian culture and learns about the true Russian character.