We invite you to a literary salon dedicated to the genre of the women’s novel in Russian classical and contemporary literature.
A women’s novel is more than just a love story. It is a mirror of its era, an inner monologue of the heroine, and a space of choice and sacrifice. Together, we will trace the evolution of this genre from the Russian classics to the present day.
Program:
- A look at classical heroines: Tatyana Larina (Pushkin), Anna Karenina (Tolstoy), Nastasya Filippovna (Dostoevsky)
- A discussion: What makes a novel “women’s”? What concerns have shaped female characters and their authors then and now
- Talk on contemporary fiction: Marina Stepnova, Tatyana Ustinova, Makar Faitsev — novels that blend narrative ease with psychological depth
- Open mic: sharing our favorite female characters in literature
This meeting is for everyone who loves good literature, is interested in the theme of female identity, and wants to hear the living voices of authors and readers.
