Princo Serebrjanij

In the mid‑sixteenth century, Russia is a land of shifting loyalties and restless ambition. The story follows a young prince, Nikito Romànovich Serèbrjanij, freshly returned from Lithuania, as he rides through the countryside toward the remote village of Medvedevka. Accompanied by his retinue, he confronts the stark realities of a realm still echoing with the reverberations of Ivan the Terrible’s reign. The narrative blends vivid descriptions of the Russian wilderness with sharp observations of court intrigue, drawing listeners into a world where personal honor collides with political turbulence.

The novel’s lyrical prose mirrors the poet‑statesman’s own love of nature and his uncompromising sense of truth. Through witty satire and heartfelt reflections, it questions the excesses of power while celebrating the resilient spirit of ordinary people. Listeners will be drawn to the richly textured portrait of a prince who, despite his noble birth, walks among the common folk, seeking meaning beyond the gilded halls of the Tsar’s court.