Matilda Kshesinskaya. The Russian Mata Hari

9 hrs. 33 min.

Language Russian

Author Alexander Shirokorad

Narrator Yulia Mos

Description

Matilda Kshesinskaya’s personal life stirred the social salons not only in the early 20th century, but even today it continues to draw attention. The charms of this magical woman captivated august figures; statesmen bowed their heads to her; ballet lovers carried her in their arms. A new film by Aleksey Uchitel tells the details of a love story that became legendary—and of a passion that changed the course of Russian history.

What would happen if the ruler of an empire fell in love with a dancer who drives people mad with her beauty? What would lie ahead for her? Emigration, poverty, and oblivion—or success and worldwide fame? You will learn that from a new book by Alexander Shirokorad. The fate of this extraordinary woman resembles an exciting novel, and it’s almost impossible to predict its next twist!

The book has also been published under the title “Matilda Kshesinskaya. The Main Secret of the House of Romanov.”