Polikushka

Synopsis

Polikushka is a novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a serf named Polikushka, who is employed as a courier for his master, Count Ivan Ivanovich. Polikushka is a simple man who is content with his life, but his world is turned upside down when he is sent on a mission to deliver a message to a neighboring estate.During his journey, Polikushka falls in love with a peasant girl named Masha, but their relationship is short-lived as he is forced to return to his duties as a courier.