Christmas Stories by Russian Writers

When frost draws magical patterns on windows, snow glimmers mysteriously on the paths, and the streets are dressed in bright garlands, people celebrate the brightest and most wonderful holidays—Christmas and New Year. On these days, you especially want to please your loved ones with pleasant gifts! Immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere, feel a special warmth and joy, believe in magic and in people’s kindness with this wonderful collection of stories by Russian writers!

Contents:
1. Nikolay Wagner “On New Year’s Day”
2. Dmitry Grigorovich “Christmas Night”
3. Konstantin Barantsevich “Brother”
4. Nikolay Leskov “They Were Offended Right Before Christmas”
5. Ignatiy Potapenko “A Stormy Night”
6. Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak “Wintering at Studyonaya”
7. Vladimir Korolenko “Makar’s Dream”
8. Anton Chekhov “On the Way”
9. Alexander Kuprin “The Millionaire”
10. Ivan Bunin “Ida”
11. Lazar Karmen “Before Christmas”
12. Maxim Gorky “Christmas Eve”
13. Arkady Averchenko “The Father of Maria Mikhailovna”
14. Valery Bryusov “Child and Madman”
15. Konstantin Stanukovich “The Christmas Tree”
16. Lidiya Charskaya “On a Christmas Evening”
17. Arkady Averchenko “A Blusterous Boy”
18. Valentina Yevstafieva “Vanya”
19. Klavdiya Lukashevich “A Christmas Celebration”