Historical Humor and Jokes of Balakirev During the Time of Peter the Great

This edition collects jokes, as well as funny and instructive stories from the reign of Peter I and Anna Ioannovna, the authorship of which is attributed to well-known court jesters — Balakirev, D'Acosta, Pedrillo, and Kulkovsky.

By reading this book, you will not only laugh heartily but also learn a lot about the morals and customs of the Russian people who lived in the early 18th century.