The Bright Holiday of Easter. Stories of Russian Writers

Easter, or the Bright Resurrection of Christ, is the most important Christian holiday celebrated all over the world. It is a holiday of light and goodness, symbolizing the victory of life over death and reminding us of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter holds great significance for Russian culture, where a unique tradition of the Easter story has developed: its main themes are love and compassion, forgiveness, spiritual transformation, the path to God. Many writers have turned to the genre of Easter stories, including classics of literature from the late 19th to the early 20th century, whose works are gathered in this edition. The stories of N. A. Leikin, A. P. Chekhov, I. A. Bunin, L. N. Andreyev, A. I. Kuprin, and others allow us to feel the warm atmosphere of the bright holiday, filled with love for one's neighbor, and learn how it was celebrated throughout Russia. Some stories included in the collection are reproduced from pre-revolutionary sources for the first time.

The book's design features vintage postcards and illustrations from periodicals of the 19th to early 20th century. The edition is aimed at a wide audience of readers and will make a wonderful gift for the bright holiday of Easter.