The lecture is dedicated to two influential noble families - the Tolstoys and the Volkonskys, whose members significantly influenced Russian culture. The genealogy of Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy is the story of two great noble families, whose members played a crucial role in the fate of Russia. Leo Tolstoy immortalized his ancestors in the novel "War and Peace." Prince Bolkonsky - the embodiment of military elite and family values - was created in the image of Tolstoy's grandfather, Nikolai Sergeyevich Volkonsky. This character, like Volkonsky himself, was an admirer of estate life and became one of the symbols of the era when the Russian nobility was at the peak of its greatness. The Tolstoy family also played an important role in the life of the great writer. Ilya Andreyevich Tolstoy, a kind-hearted man and generous family man, became the prototype for Count Ilya Andreyevich Rostov. This character, reflecting the softness and simplicity of family relationships, is significant for understanding the noble culture of that time, when life revolved around family happiness and raising children. The lecture will be of interest to those studying literature and history, those interested in Russian culture, and how historical figures influenced the development of artistic word. Entertainment in Moscow is collected on our website.