What to Do?

The novel is included in the additional reading program for literature in the 10th grade.
Nikolai Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky (1828 — 1889) — a Russian literary critic, publicist, writer, democratic revolutionary, and philosopher.
In the novel "What to Do?" Chernyshevsky challenges outdated social norms and offers a bold plan to save Russia. The author describes "new people" – revolutionary democrats seeking to build a just society based on reason, labor, and love. Chernyshevsky's socialist ideals are embodied in the story of Vera Pavlovna and her circle. Their life is an experiment in creating an ideal world where work brings joy and relationships are based on equality.