Alexander Pushkin: Peace and Freedom

This captivating and sarcastic book sheds light on the final years of Alexander Pushkin’s life. The reader travels through time, starting with an audience with Emperor Nicholas I and ending with the infamous duel with Dantès. On the pages you’ll find descriptions of the music that inspired the poet, balls that played a significant role in the life of Russian nobility, as well as details of behavioral nuances in high society and the achievements of science and technology of that era. Get ready for an exciting journey into the past—but don’t forget to return to the present! The author of the book is Sergey Surin, a literary scholar from St. Petersburg, writer and composer, who leads several educational projects, including channels on various platforms and lectures with musical elements. AST Publishing House plans to release the book in 2025.