Episodes

  • 042 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 5

    042 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 5
    Feb 27 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    15 mins
  • 041 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 4

    041 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 4
    Feb 26 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    12 mins
  • 040 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 3

    040 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 3
    Feb 25 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    10 mins
  • 039 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 2b

    039 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 2b
    Feb 24 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    16 mins
  • 038 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 2a

    038 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 2a
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    21 mins
  • 037 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 1

    037 - Book VII The Settlement Ch 1
    Feb 22 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    14 mins
  • 036 - Book VI The Deserted Manor House Ch 4

    036 - Book VI The Deserted Manor House Ch 4
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    25 mins
  • 035 - Book VI The Deserted Manor House Ch 3

    035 - Book VI The Deserted Manor House Ch 3
    Feb 20 2026
    Step into the tumultuous world of the Golovliovs, a family that embodies dysfunction in the shifting landscape of post-serfdom Russia. As the old social order crumbles, this gentry family finds themselves ill-prepared for the new realities they must face. With personalities as vivid as their nicknames—The Hag, Little Judas, Simple Simon, Pavel the Sneak, the Orphans, the Blood-Sucker—they engage in petty feuds and harbor a deep contempt for the peasants awakening to their newfound freedoms. Saltykov-Shchedrin’s most renowned novel offers a poignant exploration of the plight of women navigating these turbulent times. Meet Anninka and Lubinka, the aristocratic orphans who chase independence in the bohemian life; the matriarch Arina Petrovna, whose fierce management of the estate brings only fleeting stability; and Yevpraksia, the peasant girl ensnared by the vile Porfiry Vladimirych as his mistress. Far from mere social commentary, A Family of Noblemen paints a rich tapestry of complex characters and their intricate lives during a time of profound change. (Expatriate)
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    8 mins