Why does Russian classic literature still resonate in the hearts of readers? In Yegor Sartakov's lecture at the Gogol House, unexpected arguments will be presented that reveal the living essence of well-known works. Russian classics are not just a mandatory part of the school curriculum, but a deep, multi-layered mirror of life in which everyone can find themselves. In Yegor Sartakov's lecture at the Gogol House, there will be a lively discussion about the most important questions posed by great literature: about honor, mercy, choice, and repentance. Listeners will see familiar works from a completely new perspective. Together with the lecturer, they will follow the paths of the main characters: from the internal choice of Pyotr Grinyov in "The Captain's Daughter" to the tragic yet bright path of Raskolnikov in "Crime and Punishment."