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The novel by Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov (1812-1891) "The Ravine" is the author's last major work. In it, he presents a wide panorama of Russian life and raises the question of Russia's forthcoming historical fate. "The Ravine" is a true literary symphony, with a multitude of themes and characters, nuances of personalities, and symbolism of images.
The illustrations by Yuri Mikhailovich Ignatiev (1930-1992) for the novel "The Ravine" are an exceptional artistic phenomenon. The master portrayed all the main characters of the work, emphasizing psychological and portrait sketches. The details of everyday life in 19th century Russia and scenes of nature are also recreated in detail.