Царь. Столыпин. Ленин

Alexander Solzhenitsyn writes about Pyotr Stolypin and Vladimir Lenin. The book is a work of fiction based on history. Its chapters come from his epic «Красное Колесо». It suits readers drawn to Russia’s leaders and revolts.

Stolypin takes charge of affairs within Russia. He does so amid bloodshed and unrest. Tsar Nicholas II sees him as strong and able. To the Tsar, he serves Russia well.

Lenin lives in exile in Zurich, cut off from others. He seeks to regain his sway. He waits for the next revolt. Then, in 1917, he leaves for Petrograd.