The Vyaznikov Despot

3 hrs. 11 min.

Language Russian

Author Mikhail Volkonsky

Narrator Galina Samoylova

Description

Mikhail Nikolayevich Volkonsky, being himself from the highest society, perfectly knew all the virtues and negative traits of his fellow people—and that is what he reflected in this adventurous novel. Prince Karavaй-Batyrsky, considering that being one of many courtiers is below his dignity, leaves for his estate to rule. Turning it into something like a palace, and making his neighbors and servants into his intimates and household staff, the prince from the very hearty depths of his adventurous soul unfolds his authority across the entire province.