The Queen of Spades

Alexander Pushkin 1799—1837 — a reformer of the modern Russian language, a recognized master of captivating plots and vivid characters. A young engineer Hermann, driven by gambling fervor and the desire to learn the magical combination of cards from the old countess at all costs, embarks on a risky adventure. In the hell of greed, his caution, humanity, and even romantic interest are consumed. To achieve his goal, not all means are fair…