Tales

The works of Mikhail Yevgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin are key texts of Russian satirical prose: "Provincial Sketches", "The History of One City", "Pompadours and Pompadour Ladies", "The Gentlemen Golovlyov", "Poshekhonskaya Antiquity" and others.
Saltykov-Shchedrin and the era of great reforms are inextricably linked: the writer ruthlessly condemned vices, exposed lies, and showed the moral decline of Russia at that time. This is why Saltykov-Shchedrin's satire remains in demand – its themes and issues still evoke lively interest among readers and researchers.
The tales of Saltykov-Shchedrin deserve special attention: the list of the most famous includes "Conscience Has Disappeared", "The Wild Landlord", "The Wise Piskar", "The Bear at the Governorship", "The Idealist Crucian Carp" and many others. Saltykov-Shchedrin's tales are a special genre that allowed the writer to speak about serious matters in a witty and concise manner.