Conversations about Russian culture. The life and traditions of the Russian nobility of the XVIII - early XIX century

Yuri Mikhailovich Lotman – Doctor of Philology, outstanding cultural scholar, Pushkin expert, semiotician, educator, a person of brilliant erudition and sharp intellect. His literary studies devoted to the poetics, culture, creativity, and biographies of such classics as A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu.... Lermontov, and N.V. Gogol have been translated into many European languages and have become widely known beyond the scientific community.
The basis of the book "Conversations about Russian culture" consists of materials from the television series of the same name and author's lectures. In it, you will learn about the peculiarities of the life of the nobility in the XVIII-XIX centuries: marriages and duels, art and politics, home education and the status of a person in society. Using numerous examples from literary works, Y.M. Lotman reveals the personality of each of his heroes, studies their manners, habits, and character, which allows for a holistic image of the culture of the noble era to be formed.
The simplicity, ease, and captivating nature of the presentation, the peculiarities of the author's style, and the breadth of the topics covered have made Y.M. Lotman's book popular, beloved, and one of the most widely read by a broad audience.