The novel (Eves) by Vasily Belov is a classic of Soviet "village prose" that explores the tragic period of collectivization in the Russian countryside during the late 1920s.

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The story is set in a small northern Russian village just before the Great Break (Stalin's collectivization). It follows the lives of hard-working peasants, particularly the protagonist Ivan Afrikanovich , as their traditional way of life, spiritual values, and family structures are systematically dismantled by new political ideologies. Key Themes:

The destruction of centuries-old peasant customs and moral codes.

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Belov is celebrated for his rich use of Northern Russian dialects and his sympathetic, deeply researched portrayal of the Russian peasantry. Where to Read or Download