How did the fates of the women who inspired Russian classics unfold? Why were their stories often more tragic than the books of their beloveds? In the lecture by Yegor Sartakov, listeners will learn about the passions, sacrifices, and devotion that lie behind the great works. The geniuses of Russian literature created masterpieces, but they themselves were also heroes of turbulent, sometimes dramatic love stories. Yegor Sartakov's lecture will reveal how the personal lives of writers reflected in their creativity. In the lecture, you will learn why Pushkin idolized Goncharova despite the scandals surrounding her reputation; how Anna Snitkina became Dostoevsky's co-author, why the relationship between Tolstoy and Sophia ended in family drama; how Benislavskaya sacrificed herself for love to Yesenin; how Lilya Brik manipulated Mayakovsky and what it led to. Ideas on where to go in Moscow are gathered on our website.