Moscow and the Miskvichi - Audiobook
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"Moscow and Muscovites" is a book by Russian writer Vladimir Gilyarovsky, published at the beginning of the 20th century. In it, the author describesthe life and everyday life of Muscovites, their character, habits and social classes. Gilyarovsky, himself a Muscovite, shares his observations about the city, its historical places, and the people who inhabit it.
The book consists of a series of essays in which the author, with humor and irony, talks about various aspects of Moscow life: from ordinary workers to the intelligentsia. He touches on the topics of poverty, love, friendship and cultural traditions. Particular attention is paid to the color of the capital and its unique atmosphere.
Gilyarovsky creates vivid images of characters, which allows the reader to better understand the spirit of Moscow at that time. His work became an important part of Russian literature and is still relevant for studying the history and culture of the city.