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Evgeny Schwartz: A Miracle That Begins with a Person
Friday, October 30. The conclusion of the series: an evening dedicated to the works of Yevgeny Schwartz. His plays are parables in which profound philosophy lies hidden beneath a veneer of magic. Excerpts from *An Ordinary Miracle* will remind us that a magician lives within each of us—we need only open our hearts.
Mikhail Lermontov: The Rebellious Spirit of Romanticism
Embark on a journey into the Romantic era with Mikhail Lermontov. His works—*The Demon*, *Mtsyri*, and *The Sail*—are entire worlds in which everyone can find their own meaning. Excerpts from these masterpieces will be performed, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, a fire burns within the human soul.
Sasha Chorny: Irony Against the Drabness of Everyday Life
An evening of poetry by Sasha Chorny—the "cheerful skeptic" of Russian literature. His verses offer a witty take on life, where laughter becomes a salvation and irony the best remedy for the monotony of everyday life. It is a chance to relax and experience a sense of lightness and freedom.
Marina Tsvetaeva: Voice of the Silver Age
The atmosphere of the Silver Age will come to life within the walls of a historic venue. The works of Marina Tsvetaeva—a poetess of raw, unsparing candor— will be performed by the city’s finest reciter. Every line will feel like a revelation, as if you were a guest at an elegant high-society salon.
Sergei Yesenin: Poetry of the Russian Soul
An evening dedicated to Sergei Yesenin. His verses, imbued with the Russian soul, will be recited by masters of the spoken word. Guests will be immersed in an atmosphere of heartfelt conversation about eternal themes—love, nature, and lost harmony.
Miguel de Cervantes: Between a Great Dream and Reality
We will embark on a journey to the age of knights, windmills, and grand illusions. Miguel de Cervantes gave the world not merely a novel, but an entire philosophy that remains relevant to this day. His Don Quixote stands as a symbol of the eternal struggle between dream and reality, between the ideal and the pragmatic. Excerpts from this great novel will resonate with renewed power, reminding us that even the wildest dreams have a right to exist. This evening will serve as a fitting conclusion to our September literary series, offering restaurant guests the chance to feel part of a magnificent story—one where everyone can find their own Don Quixote.
Alexander Kushner: The Quiet Poetry of St. Petersburg
We turn our attention to the work of Alexander Kushner—a poet hailed as the "last St. Petersburg classic." His verses are a dialogue with the city, with the self, and with eternity. Kushner has a gift for finding poetry in the simplest things: the rain outside the window, the aroma of coffee, an evening tram ride. His lyricism is a form of meditation that allows one to pause the moment and listen to the silence. This evening of chamber poetry offers a chance to slow down, step away from the daily bustle, and indulge in the luxury of communing with beauty—as if you were a special guest invited to a private conversation with yourself in the secluded room of a restaurant.
