Leo Tolstoy. Nothing but Joy

The story of Leo Tolstoy is a true secret. For decades, scholars of literature tried to find keys to the life and work of the great classic, but for the first time, his younger son— the last child, Vanechka—becomes the guide into Leo Tolstoy’s world. A boy with gray eyes and white curls, he seemed like a real angel and had outstanding talents. Many who knew him believed he would surpass his father in gifts.

It was precisely this sensitive, imaginative boy—whose gift the writer Anastasiya Strokina translated into her narration—who led her to tell the story of Leo Tolstoy’s fate. From Vanechka’s letters, you’ll learn about the home life of the Tolstoy family, the great writer’s work with literature, interesting incidents, and the atmosphere that reigned at Yasnaya Polyana.

The audiobook version includes a recording of the unique story by Vanya Tolstoy, “A Taxis Saved.”

Listen to the bright and touching tale performed with heartfelt sincerity by young actor Leon Avtaev.