Shampanskoe v russkoĭ kulʹture XVIII-XX vekov. "Vina komety bryznul tok..."
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The book touches upon a wide range of questions, concerning politics and legislation, national traditions and morals both of high and low society. The author uses numerous documentary, literary and memoirs sources, the poetry of Pushkin times and the Silver Age; provides intriguing episodes from the lives of famous writers, actors, scientists, diplomats, politicians and members of the imperial family.