A Russian Gentleman

By S. T. (Sergei Timofeevich) Aksakov

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Driven by a longing for tranquility and fertile grounds, a determined patriarch journeys across 19th-century Russia, seeking land and a peaceful future for his family amid a society mired in complex relationships.

Genres

Biographies Culture/Civilization/Society History - European

Released

2012-02-06

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Summary

"A Russian Gentleman" by S. T. Aksakov is an autobiographical story that transports us to 19th-century Russia through the life of Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff, the author's grandfather. The book illustrates the Bagroff family's customs within the socio-political landscape of the era. Dissatisfied with cramped living and family squabbles over land, Stepan seeks a more peaceful existence, leading him to migrate toward the Ufa district in pursuit of fertile land. Throughout his journey, we see a strong and principled man, a grand patriarch who interacts with both his family and local society as he negotiates land acquisitions with Bashkir chiefs, showing respect for their culture while determinedly securing a better future for his family.