Nikolai Ostrovsky

Nikolai Alexeevich Ostrovsky was a Soviet socialist realist writer, best known for his novel 'How the Steel Was Tempered'. He became an iconic figure in Soviet literature and culture, representing the ideal of the dedicated communist.

Books

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  1. 1. How The Steel Was Tempered

    Cover of 'How The Steel Was Tempered' by Nikolai Ostrovsky

    The novel follows the life of Pavel Korchagin, a young man who transforms from a struggling factory worker into a valiant Bolshevik revolutionary. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Civil War and the early Soviet period, Pavel's journey is marked by his relentless pursuit of personal and ideological growth. Despite facing immense adversities, including severe health challenges that eventually lead to his paralysis, Pavel remains committed to his political beliefs and the Communist cause. His story is a testament to the power of human spirit and resilience, encapsulating the ethos of an entire generation that sought to forge a new socialist future.

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