The lecture by Yegor Sartakov is an opportunity to rediscover 'War and Peace' and immerse yourself in its depth. An analysis of the symbolism, historical context, and philosophical ideas of Tolstoy will allow a new perspective on the novel. Why is 'War and Peace' considered the greatest novel? Tolstoy does not merely describe historical events; he shows how people's fates intertwine with the flow of time. The Rostovs, the Bolkonskys, the Bezukhovs, the Kuragins - each of these families becomes a conduit into the era, their personal dramas intertwining with historical changes. Yegor Sartakov, a literary scholar and associate professor at Moscow State University, will analyze the structure of the novel and explain how Tolstoy created a multi-layered composition that intertwines historical chronicle, philosophical reflections, and family fates. The lecture will address questions of symbolism, artistic techniques, and the writer's worldview. Why did Tolstoy use intuition and chance as driving forces of events? How does the novel resonate with the author's later works? Why do some characters find truth while others get lost in the search for meaning? Even if you have only read 'War and Peace' in school, prepare for new discoveries. Where to go in Moscow today, KudaGo knows.