Volume 3 content by chapter. Description of the third part of the third volume of the novel by L. N. Tolstoy "War and Peace" chapter by chapter. The manager of the Bolkonsky Alpatych estate is going to Smolensk. Giving orders from the old prince to the manager takes more than two hours

• Nikolay Rostov- the son of Count Ilya Andreevich Rostov. In the third part of the first volume, he occupies an important place in the narrative, is shown in the war as a brave officer, devoted to his native Fatherland and Emperor Alexander. He simply reveres the sovereign and is ready without hesitation to give his life for him and the Motherland.
• Andrey Bolkonsky- in this part of the work, he is shown as a mature young man, Kutuzov's adjutant, for whom the question of protecting the Motherland from the enemy is in the first place. The reappraisal of values ​​by the hero occurs during the wound. He understands the importance of the eternal before the temporal, observes the greatness of the high blue sky and realizes how insignificant in comparison with it is what happens on earth, where people hate each other.
• Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov- in the third part of the first volume of the novel "War and Peace" is shown as a wise commander, worried about the Russian army and selflessly fighting the enemy. He objects to Weyrother's plan, but the opinion of the commander-in-chief is not heeded in this case. The result is that in this battle the army is defeated, and Kutuzov himself is wounded in the cheek.
• Napoleon Bonaparte- a real historical figure, the French emperor, who went to war against Russia. In the third part of the first volume of the work, he is shown as a person who, paradoxically, has pity for the captured wounded Russian soldiers. He orders his doctor Larrey to examine the wounded Andrei Bolkonsky.
• Anatole Kuragin- the negative character of the novel "War and Peace", a person who opposes the good and the good. He loves revelry, drinking, cunningly seduces women.
• Marya Bolkonskaya- the daughter of Prince Nicholas, experiencing pressure and even insults from her father. The girl understands that dad is not doing this out of malice, and resigns herself. Marya is a very positive heroine with noble qualities of character. She not only forgives Mademoiselle Bourienne's vile act, but also quite sincerely wishes her friend to be happy with Anatole.
• Prince Nikolai, father of the Bolkonsky family- a man of strict rules who loves his daughter very much, but treats her harshly and sometimes without condescension, wanting to bring up the right way at all costs.
• Mademoiselle Bourienne- lives in the Bolkonsky family as a companion. This is a woman who does not value her good attitude and betrays Mary at the first opportunity.
• Prince Vasily- the father of Elena, Anatole and Ippolit Kuragin, a man who wants to succeed, for the purpose of which he approaches helpful people. When Pierre Bezukhov became a wealthy count, Vasily came up with a plan to marry his daughter Helen to him.
• Pierre Bezukhov- in the third part of the first volume, he is shown as a rich young man who is faced with a choice - whether to marry Helen Kuragina. Unfortunately, not having the courage to resist the circumstances, he agrees to this marriage, although in his heart he understands what bad consequences this reckless step entails.

Chapter first

Prince Vasily was a secular man who simply wanted to succeed, while not wishing harm to anyone. The interest of his life was plans for rapprochement with useful, in his opinion, people. Since Pierre Bezukhov suddenly became very rich, Vasily decided to marry his daughter Helen to him.

As for Pierre himself, “after his recent loneliness and carelessness, he felt surrounded and busy to such an extent that he only managed to remain alone in bed with himself ...” They began to treat the suddenly rich young man completely differently than before: even with evil and hostile there was a metamorphosis, they became tender and loving. For example, the eldest of the princesses, who had previously openly disliked Pierre, changed her attitude towards him, pretending to feel regret over the misunderstandings that had previously occurred between them. The princess has become all the more kinder since Pierre, at the request of Prince Vasily, signed a promissory note for 30 thousand in her favor.

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The naive Pierre believed in the sincerity of these people, who began to treat him so well. But he also regretted his former friends, many of whom did not remain in St. Petersburg. On one of the winter days, the young man received a note from Anna Scherer with an invitation, which reported on the beautiful Helen, which is impossible not to admire. He agreed. However, the girl lured him into her networks only out of self-interest, but Pierre, vaguely feeling that something bad was coming, still could not resist the opinion of secular society.

Chapter Two

The intention of Prince Vasily was to marry his son Anatole to the daughter of Nikolai Bolkonsky, for the purpose of which he decided to visit his estate. But before implementing this plan, it became necessary to resolve the issue with Pierre Bezukhov, who, even against his will, became attached to Helen Kuragina.

Convincing himself that Elena was a beautiful girl, the young man understood in his heart that this was far from the case, and wanted to break off relations with her. But this required determination, and Pierre did not have it, especially since external circumstances more and more contributed to meetings with the beautiful daughter of Prince Vasily.

On Helen's name day, few people dined with the prince, mostly relatives. Everyone felt that something important was about to happen. The guests were in a cheerful mood, only Pierre and Helen subconsciously understood that they were now in the center of a fateful event. When, little by little, the visitors dispersed, Prince Vasily, with an expression of solemnity on his face, resolutely entered the living room and blessed Pierre and daughter Elena as bride and groom. A month and a half later, they got married.

Chapter Three

Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky received a letter from Vasily Kuragin, who announced an imminent visit to him along with his son Anatole. Finally, the guests, much to the displeasure of Prince Nikolai, crossed the threshold of the Bolkonsky house. But Nikolai Andreevich unleashed his evil on the servants, ordering to throw snow on the road cleared for the "minister". Then nit-picking rained down - both to the daughter, and about the supposedly dirty plate. Even the little princess was afraid of the prince's anger, for this reason she did not want to leave her room.

However, after dinner, the prince relented, and approached the frightened daughter-in-law, who turned pale at the sight of him. However, Nikolai Andreevich was already in a better mood.

In view of the fact that the guests arrived, they began to dress up Princess Mary, forgetting that an ugly face cannot be changed. And the girl, realizing this, almost cried and asked to leave her. Of course, she dreamed of family happiness, but she was afraid that because of her unsightly appearance she would never become a wife. Tormented by such thoughts, Marya received consolation from the Lord, who spoke to her in her heart: “If it pleases God to test you in the duties of marriage, be ready to fulfill his will.”

Chapter Four

Finally, Princess Marya entered the room where Vasily Andreevich and his son were sitting. Anatole on the first day of his acquaintance with the daughter of the prince seemed very silent, however, the awareness of his superiority was traced in all his behavior. “I know you, I know, why bother with you?” - as if he spoke with his appearance.

However, then a casual conversation began between the guest and the household, in which Mademoiselle Bourienne actively participated.

Only Prince Nikolai was angry about the arrival of unwanted guests, subconsciously realizing that he really did not want to marry his daughter. He was very unhappy that Marya, without his request, dressed up beautifully and again made a sharp remark to her, which brought the poor girl to tears.

However, all three women - Princess Marya, Lisa and Mademoiselle Bourienne - were flattered by the attention of a young man who appeared in their house and, in their opinion, brightened up a monotonous life.

Chapter Five

Under the impression of the events of the past day, the women could not fall asleep for a long time. Marya was thinking about the "good" Anatole, and suddenly such fear attacked her that she had to ask the maid to spend the night with her in the room. Mademoiselle Bourienne walked for a long time in the winter garden, and the little princess could not lie down well: "everything was hard and awkward."

Prince Nikolai, very dissatisfied with Marya's reaction to Anatole, felt offended. He noticed that the young man looked only at Mademoiselle Bourienne, and wanted to open the eyes of his naive daughter.

Indeed, Anatole began to flirt with Marya's companion. And the prince, now becoming affectionate, now falling into rudeness, tried in a conversation with his daughter to find out if she really wanted to marry Anatole. “He will take you with a dowry and, by the way, will capture Mademoiselle Bourienne. She will be the wife, and you ... ”he blurted out in his hearts. There were tears in the princess's eyes again. In fact, the father, perhaps without fully realizing it himself, wanted to warn his child against an irreparable mistake, although he gave his daughter freedom of choice in this matter. However, his fears about the guest's lecherous behavior were confirmed. Princess Mary saw Anatole and Bourien embracing. The reaction of the failed bride was amazing: instead of being offended by her rival, she began to console her, promising that she would do everything for the happiness of her friend, who “loves him so passionately”, “repents so passionately”. And, to the delight of her father, she announced in the presence of Prince Vasily that she did not want to marry Anatole.

Chapter Six

The Rostovs did not receive news of their son Nikolai for a long time, when a letter suddenly arrived. The delighted count went into his room to read the long-awaited news. Anna Mikhailovna, who still lived with the Rostovs, seeing her father's reaction to her son's letter - he sobbed and laughed at the same time - offered her help. Ilya shared with her news about Nikolai, saying that he was wounded, and now promoted to officer.

At first, Anna Mikhailovna did not want to tell Natalya that a letter had come from her brother, but then, yielding to persistent requests, she confessed, taking her word to keep it a secret. “Honest, noble word, I won’t tell anyone ...” Natasha promised, but immediately rushed off with the news to Sonya. So the family, including brother Petya, and the countess (whom they decided to confess later, so as not to upset) learned about the letter.

Finally, "Nikolushka's letter was read hundreds of times, and those who were considered worthy of listening to him had to come to the countess, who did not let go of him." Each of the family members considered it necessary to convey a response message. Money was attached to the letters - six thousand for uniforms and various things.

Chapter Seven

On November 12, the Kutuzov military army, camped near Olmutz, was preparing for the next day for a review of two emperors - Austrian and Russian. Nikolai Rostov found out that his relatives had handed over money and letters, they need to be received from Boris at the agreed place. This was most welcome, because the young man desperately needed funds - and he went to the guards camp, which was nearby. Finally, friends, Boris and Nikolai, who had not seen each other for six months, met. They had something to talk about after the forced separation. Andrei Bolkonsky joined his friends, who did not like Rostov's reasoning that staff members receive awards simply by sitting in the rear. But the prince correctly, without resorting to insults, cooled the ardor of the young man.

Chapter Eight

The day after the meeting between Boris and Nikolai, a review of the Austrian and Russian troops took place. Rostov, who is in the forefront of the Russian army, rejoices when he sees the emperor greeting the army. He experienced “a feeling of self-forgetfulness, a proud consciousness of power and a passionate attraction to the one who was the cause of this triumph” and was ready without hesitation, if necessary, to give his life for his native Fatherland, for the king. Even greater joy was the news that the valiant warriors deserved the banners of St. George.

Nikolai took what was happening with such enthusiasm that, seeing Andrei Bolkonsky among his retinue, he immediately forgave him yesterday's words in his soul. “In a moment of such a feeling of love, delight and selflessness, what do all our quarrels and insults mean?!” he thought.

Chapter Nine

The next day after the review, Boris decided to go to Olmutz to Andrei Bolkonsky in order to ingratiate himself with such an important person and, if possible, under his patronage, be promoted to adjutant. It is not surprising that he wanted to make a career, because, unlike Nikolai Rostov, he did not have a lot of money. Involuntarily, envy crept into the soul.

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After some obstacles, the audience between Bolkonsky and Boris finally took place. Andrei was glad to patronize the young man, to help him advance "in secular affairs", so that later he would feel a sense of pride in a useful work - and brought Boris to the Olmyutsky Palace, to Prince Dolgorukov. But, no matter how hard he tried to put in a word for the young man, obstacles interfered. When Andrei had already begun to ask about the case of Boris, Dolgorukov was suddenly summoned to the emperor. A young officer, so eager to move up the career ladder, while he remained in the Izmailovsky regiment.

Chapter Ten

The squadron, in which Nikolai Rostov served, was left in reserve and did not participate in the battle to occupy the city of Vishau. But the Russian army bravely fought with the enemy, and as a result won a brilliant victory. At that time, a whole French squadron was captured.

Nikolai witnessed how two Cossacks led a captured dragoon on foot, which turned out to be "a young fellow, an Alsatian who spoke French with a German accent." A captured Frenchman asked to have pity on his horse.

On this day, another event took place that played a role in the life of Rostov. The hussars saw the sovereign Alexander passing by, and this filled Nikolai's soul with real happiness and delight. Even his friend Denisov joked about this that Rostov "fell in love with the tsar."

Chapter Eleven

The sensitive Tsar Alexander did not remain indifferent at the sight of the wounded and killed, and, being under the impression, fell ill. On November 17, a French officer named Savary arrived in Vishau and demanded a meeting with the Russian emperor.

The purpose of "sending Savary" was to offer peace and a meeting between the two emperors - French and Russian, however, the sovereign refused a personal meeting and Dolgorukov was sent to negotiate with Napoleon.

Bonaparte was afraid of a general battle, and the Russian officers wanted to take advantage of this, believing that now the Russian army would certainly win. However, the commander-in-chief Kutuzov had a completely opposite opinion on this matter, believing that the battle would be lost.

Chapter Twelve

As a result of the military council, which was very reluctantly headed by Kutuzov and attended by Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, it was decided to fulfill the disposition for the attack of the enemy, to implement the plan of Weyrother - even despite the fact that the commander in chief did not agree with him. Andrei Bolkonsky also wanted to express his thoughts on this matter, but he did not succeed.

Chapter Thirteen

Due to poor visibility - there was heavy fog - the Russians were not able to start the battle. It was night. Rostov, being half asleep, dreamed of how he would tell his sister Natalya that he had seen the sovereign himself. Suddenly, several shots rang out.

Rostov, approaching Bagration's detachment, asked to be assigned to the first squadron, and his wish was granted. Meanwhile, the enemy army was also preparing for battle. Napoleon read out the order to advance.

Chapter Fourteen

The armies are preparing for the battle of Austerlitz. There is disorder in the movement of the columns, which Kutuzov immediately notices. The fog never clears. For Napoleon, this day - the anniversary of his coronation - was solemn. Finally, he removed the glove from his beautiful white hand and gave the order to start the business.

Chapter fifteen

For Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, a long-desired moment was coming. Kutuzov gave the general an order to build soldiers in columns and then go around the village. But disagreements arose between them, since the general intended to line up outside the village. The situation was heating up.

Seeing his adjutant Andrei, Kutuzov softened a little and said: “Go, my dear, see if the third division has passed through the village. Tell her to stop and wait for my order…”

After that, Kutuzov saw two emperors approaching the columns with their retinue, and "his whole figure and manner suddenly changed." He suddenly turned into a "subordinate" person. To the question of Emperor Alexander, "Why don't you start? .." Kutuzov replied: "I'm waiting, Your Majesty." The commander-in-chief delayed the offensive in the hope of keeping the troops, but the sovereign insisted on the immediate start of the battle. Kutuzov did not dare to disobey the emperor.

Chapter Sixteen

Kutuzov peered into the dispersing fog. Adjutants and generals, looking through the telescope in turn, found that the French were very close to them. The fight has begun. Despite being wounded in the cheek, Kutuzov rushed into the crowd of those fleeing. "Stop those bastards!" - panting, he ordered the regimental commander. The soldiers started firing without any command.

The lieutenant released the banner from his hands, but Andrei Bolkonsky picked it up and ran forward with a shout of "hurrah". Adjutant Kutuzov was sure that the whole battalion would run after him, and at first it happened. He heard the whistle of bullets above him, saw the fight between the red-haired artilleryman and the French soldier, who were fighting for a bannik, but at some point he felt that he was wounded. Above him there was nothing but the sky. Peering into it, Andrey finally realized that everything that happened earlier was empty. “How could I not have seen this lofty sky before?” he wondered.

Chapter Seventeen

All the desires of Nikolai Rostov, who after a short sleep felt resolute and brave, were fulfilled: he was an orderly under the bravest general; went on an assignment to Kutuzov, and, possibly, to the sovereign himself. However, along the way, the ardent young man had to face difficulties: at first, “a huge mass of cavalrymen on black horses walked right at him,” then he saw how Russian and Austrian soldiers fired at each other, as a result of which there were many wounded, but could not allow and thoughts of the defeat and flight of his compatriots.

Chapter Eighteen

Rostov, being near the village of Pratsa, was looking for Kutuzov and the sovereign. He asked about them, but one soldier claimed that the emperor was badly wounded, and some officers confirmed this. Nikolai was confused, and, not knowing real truth, was discouraged and frustrated. Suddenly, happiness smiled at Rostov: he saw his adored sovereign outside the village, sitting on a horse, safe and sound, and realized that the rumors about his injury were untrue. However, rejoicing at such an unexpected meeting and reflecting on what had happened, the young man missed the opportunity to talk with the king about an important matter, for which he was stubbornly looking for an emperor. He was afraid that the sovereign would change his mind about him for the worse, especially since he already knew that the battle was lost.

Chapter Nineteen

The wounded Andrei Bolkonsky was bleeding and moaning. Suddenly he heard the sound of horses' hooves. It was the approaching French. Suddenly, Napoleon himself stopped in front of him, who, at first, considered that the young man lying on his back was already dead, said: “Here is a beautiful death.” However, looking more closely, the emperor realized that he was alive and ordered the wounded to be taken to the dressing station. Andrei could no longer answer Napoleon's questions and was silent, however, Bonaparte ordered that Dr. Larrey examine him.

It is surprising that the French emperor treated the Russian prisoners kindly. But Andrei was thinking about something else - about the meaning of life, about God, about whether there is life beyond the grave. Everything that happened in comparison with this seemed so petty and insignificant. Dr. Larrey, having examined the wounded man, concluded that he was hopeless and would not recover, and Bolkonsky was placed in the care of the villagers.

The third volume of the epic novel "War and Peace" tells about the beginning of the war of 1812, called the Patriotic War. The focus is on such historical events as the attack of the French army led by Napoleon Boanaparte on Russia; Battle of Borodino; the burning of Moscow and the inglorious entry into the city of Napoleon Boanaparte; council in Fili and many other facts that characterize not only the era of the early nineteenth century, but also the characters of individual historical figures and characters.

The writing of the third volume was preceded by a huge work of the author with historical documents, letters and memoirs of eyewitnesses of these events. The works of critics and analysts of this historical period. A library on the Patriotic War of 1812 was collected.

According to L.N. Tolstoy, the works of historical figures could not give him the necessary foundation for a realistic recreation of the events described.

Rejecting the idea of ​​the War of 1812 as a confrontation the mighty of the world of this, the author of the novel shows the war of liberation, the people's war, which made it possible to expose the true human qualities and values.

Summary War and peace 3 volume in parts and chapters.

Part 1.

Chapter 1.

June 12, 1812. The borders of the Russian Empire are crossed by detachments of Western Europe. The French army marches under the leadership of Napoleon Boanaparte. Each of his contemporaries (and then descendants) sees and explains the reasons for making this decision in his own way.

Chapter 2

May 29. Napoleon, having expressed his opinion to the emperor, princes and kings, who are in Dresden, goes to Poland. The French detachments are ordered to move towards the Russian border. With this decision, Boanaparte sharply changes the opinion expressed by him in a letter to the Russian emperor about his unwillingness to fight with Russia.

The French force the Neman and attack Russia.

Chapter 3

Russia is not ready for war. The attitude of the emperor and commanders-in-chief to this issue is extremely frivolous. Alexander has fun at balls and holidays arranged for him in Vilna. “... the news of the French crossing the Neman was especially unexpected after a month of unfulfilled expectations, and at the ball!” The Russian emperor invites Napoleon to leave the territory of his state. Otherwise, Russia will resist.

Chapter 4

From June 13 to 14, Adjutant General Balashov was sent with a dispatch to Napoleon. The French non-commissioned officer is in no hurry to comply with the norms of respect towards the envoy. Near the village of Rykotny, Balashov is talking with Murat (who calls himself the Neapolitan king). On Muraton's part, the tone was familiar and good-natured. Moving on, Balashov was again detained by French sentries. The Russian envoy will have a meeting with General Davout.

Chapter 5

Davout - "Arakcheev of Emperor Napoleon". The conversation between the French marshal and the Russian adjutant general does not add up. Davout demands to see the package.

Four days later, Balashov again finds himself in Vilna. The only difference is that now this is the place of deployment of the French.

Chapter 6

Napoleon receives Balashov in the house where a few days ago the adjutant spoke with Alexander. The French leader insists on his unwillingness to wage war with Russia. At Balashov's proposal to leave the occupied lands, the enraged Napoleon blames the Russian emperor for what happened. Alexander was not supposed to enter into friendly relations with the British and Turks.

Chapter 7

At dinner, Napoleon shares with Balashov an unpleasant fact for himself - Emperor Alexander recklessly became close to all the enemies of Boanaparte. He is perplexed about Alexander's desire to exercise command of the Russian army - "his business is to reign, and not to command the troops."

The adjutant performs his duties, retelling Alexander in detail the words of Napoleon.

Russia is embarking on the path of war.

Chapter 8

With the aim of a duel with Kuragin, Andrei goes to St. Petersburg. Here Kutuzov offers the prince to join the Turkish army as part of the Russian army. Andrei is part of the Western Army. Following to the place of service, Andrey calls in his parents' house. Family relationships are tense. Andrei is dissatisfied with his father's behavior. He is upset by the coldness demonstrated by the elder Bolkonsky towards his son.

With an absolute misunderstanding of his motives, Andrei continues his way into the army.

Chapter 9

Dris camp. Headquarters of the Russian army. Political parties underestimate the full extent of the impending threat. They are unhappy with the strategy used by the Russian troops. Alexander is sent a letter with a request to leave the theater of operations, and to lead a military company from the capital.

Chapter 10

The French are coming. The Russian emperor inspects the Drissa camp, led by General Pful and causing discontent among the military leaders.

Andrei Bolkonsky communicates with General Pful. General manifests typical features a theoretical strategist who is good at maps and pretty bad at actual warfare.

Chapter 11

The military council discusses long and heatedly the plan of action developed by Pfuel. Several options were proposed, and it was obvious that each of them had both its advantages and disadvantages.

Andrei, watching what is happening, decides to continue serving not at the headquarters, but in the army.

Chapter 12

Nikolai Rostov was assigned to the Pavlograd regiment. The regiment retreats, approaching the Russian borders from Poland.

The story of Raevsky, who took his two underage sons with him into the attack, is spreading among the military. Rostov does not share the admiration of his compatriots. Nicholas considers it irresponsible to expose small children to such danger, while allowing for a considerable degree of exaggeration, allowed to raise the morale of the army.

Chapter 13

Abandoned tavern. Here the regimental doctor with his wife, Rostov Ilyin and three officers take shelter from the rain. Wet and cold "guests" arrange a tea party from a samovar on dirty water and a card game of kings. Those present are amused by the doctor's fit of jealousy towards Marya Genrikhovna.

Chapter 14

Third hour of the night. An order has been received to march on Ostrovna. The French are chasing the Russian cavalry. Among the lancers is the squadron of Nikolai Rostov.

Chapter 15

Nikolai assesses the situation and leads the Russian ulans into the attack. The enemy is defeated. Rostov captures an officer, for which he is appointed commander of a hussar battalion and receives an award - the St. George Cross.

Rostov is philosophical about his heroic deed. He sympathizes with the French, thinking why it is necessary to kill the enemy, who is in fear. “My hand shook. And they gave me the George Cross. I don't understand anything!"

Chapter 16

The Rostovs are returning to Moscow. Natasha is having a hard time parting with Andrei. Doctors are unable to determine the cause of the girl's illness. Gradually, a healthy young body returns Natasha to her usual way of life.

Chapter 17

Natasha avoids everyone, communicating only with Pierre Bezukhov. Bezukhov is hopelessly in love. He does not have the strength to admit this to Natasha. The girl, sincerely responding to Pierre's attention, does not notice his love torments.

Remembering Agrofena Ivanovna, young Rostova begins to attend church. At the same time, the girl feels "the possibilities of a new, clean life and happiness."

Chapter 18

July 11th. A manifesto on the formation militia. Moscow is disturbed by talk about the results of the military campaign. Sunday. The Rostovs are present at the service held by the Razumovskys. The priest in prayer asks to save Russia from the enemies who attacked her. Natasha joins the requests for salvation, for forgiveness and happiness.

Chapter 19

Bezukhov's thoughts are completely devoted to Natasha. The brother of Pierre, who is a Freemason, speaks of a prediction contained in the Apocalypse of John. Prophecy about the appearance of Napoleon. Bezukhov is fond of digital calculations with the name of Napoleon, receiving, as a result, 666 - "the number of the beast." Pierre gets the same result as a result of calculations of his own name. Bezukhov explains this as the ultimate bond between him and the French invader. Pierre decides - his highest destiny - to stop Napoleon Boanaparte.

Chapter 20

During dinner at the Rostovs, Pierre hears from Natasha words of recognition of the importance of his figure in her life. Natasha is still worried about the question of whether Prince Andrei will forgive her. In a fit of tender feelings, Pierre is unable to answer Natasha.

The Rostovs read out a manifesto about the difficult situation in Russia and about the special hope for Moscow.

Bezukhov intends to military service. Parents do not approve of his decisions.

Pierre decides not to visit the Rostovs' house anymore. His feelings for Natasha are too great.

Chapter 21

Alexander I arrives in Moscow. Bezukhov intends to personally ask him for permission to do military service. Caught in the wailing crowd, Pierre decides not to. Without understanding why, Pierre picks up a piece of biscuit that the emperor dropped into the crowd after dinner.

Chapter 22

Sloboda yard. Meeting of merchants and nobles. They do not want to invest in a military company. Pierre Bezukhov wants to object by expressing his opinion, but the exclamations of the audience do not give him such an opportunity.

Chapter 23

The appearance of the emperor and his fiery speech about the heroic actions of the Russian army and the importance of everyone's participation change their minds. Nobles and merchants donate very significant sums to a good cause.

Pierre Bezukhov donates a thousand people along with the maintenance. He is enlisted in the army.

Part 2.

Chapter 1.

Analysis of the War of 1812. Reflections on the role of Napoleon and Alexander in this war. The author's conclusion is that the will of two strong figures in this war did not affect anything.

The French are advancing towards Smolensk. Residents can not allow the capture of the city. They set the city on fire. Heading to Moscow, hoping to find protection and salvation there, the inhabitants of Smolensk go to other cities and set up the people to fight the enemy.

Chapter 2

Andrei Bolkonsky writes a letter to his father with a detailed account of the course of the war and strongly advises the family to move to Moscow. Andrei's father ignores his son's request. He is sure that the Frenchman will not reach the Bald Mountains. Neman - the maximum line where the enemy can advance.

Chapter 3

The manager of the Bolkonsky Alpatych estate is going to Smolensk. Giving orders from the old prince to the manager takes more than two hours.

Chapter 4

August 4th. Evening. Alpatych reached the city. Smolensk is on fire. Smolensk under siege. The local population hastily collects belongings. Russian troops are still in the city. Prince Andrei through Alpatych in a letter asks his family to cross to Moscow as soon as possible.

Chapter 5

Bald Mountains. Here, before returning to the regiment, Andrey Balkonsky calls in. Relatives in Moscow. The sight of bathing soldiers evokes the most terrible feelings in Andrey, associated with the understanding that this is just a fun "cannon fodder".

Bagration writes a letter to Arakcheev with accusations against the Minister of War Barclay de Tolly (who was the commander in chief). It was impossible to leave Smolensk. The position of the French was not in their favor. The reason for the wrong decisions, Bagration believes, is that not one head, but two, controls the Russian army.

Chapter 6

Salon Helen (Petersburg). Visitors to the salon discuss the war as something frivolous and quickly passing. Vasily allows himself rather sharp criticisms of Kutuzov. The appointment of Kutuzov as commander-in-chief of the entire Russian army sharply changes the opinion of the prince on his account. Basil takes the position of his intercessor.

Chapter 7

From Smolensk, the French are moving towards Moscow. Napoleon is persistently looking for a new battle (Vyazma, Tsarevo-Zaimishche). "... but it turned out that due to the countless clash of circumstances, one hundred and twenty miles from Moscow, the Russians could not accept the battle."

Chapter 8

Bolkonsky family. The old prince is seriously ill. Marya takes care of her father, catching herself thinking about the speedy liberation from rigid and unquestioning obedience to his will. She thinks about love and family happiness. Such thoughts frighten Mary as a devilish temptation. Feeling better, the old man asks Marya to forgive him. Talking about last days Russia, falls into unconsciousness, delirious. There is another blow, Balkonsky dies.

Chapter 9

Shortly before the death of the prince, Andrei Alpatych arrived in Bogucharovo with instructions from Andrei. He observes the special character of the men and their opinion about what is happening. The order to collect a cart to leave the estate remains unfulfilled. Alpatych's attempts to convince the local headman to carry out the order do not help either.

Chapter 10

Marya mourns for her father, blaming herself for his death. She is ashamed of her secret desires. Not wanting to be captured by the French, Marya decides to leave for Moscow, taking the peasants with her. Headman Dron (who managed the estate for thirty years) receives an order to prepare the carts.

Chapter 11

The peasants come to the prince's house and rudely express their disagreement to Marya.

Chapter 12

Night. Mary is not sleeping. She relives the loss of her father and the days leading up to his death over and over again.

Chapter 13

Bogucharovo. Princess Mary meets Nikolai Rostov. Marya confidentially tells Nikolai about the arbitrariness of the peasants. Nikolai, who has arrived in Bogucharovo to search for food for horses, promises Marya his protection and help in moving to Moscow.

Chapter 14

Nikolai Rostov keeps his promise. With his help, the Bogucharov peasants stopped the rebellion. Marya falls in love with Rostov, realizing that she will never admit this to anyone. Nikolai also has tender feelings for Marya. Rostov is visited by thoughts that his and Marya's marriage would be a joyful event for everyone.

Chapter 15

Tsarevo-Zaimishche. Main apartment. Meeting of Kutuzov, Andrei Bolkonsky and Denisov. Bolkonsky and Denisov in a conversation share memories of love for Natasha Rostova. They talk about it as something very far away.

Denisov and Kutuzov discuss the current situation. The Commander-in-Chief does not pay due attention to Denisov's plan for maintaining guerrilla war. His principles and views were somewhat different.

Chapter 16

Balkonsky receives an invitation from the commander-in-chief to continue serving alongside him. Andrew refuses. Kutuzov is sympathetic to Andrei's decision. He speaks with confidence about the defeat of the French army, but for this it is necessary to wait.

Chapter 17

The French are approaching Moscow. Moscow itself, without reacting in any way to reports of an imminent threat, continues to live a peaceful life.

Chapter 18

Pierre Bezukhov is heading to the location of the military unit located in Mozhaisk. This decision preceded by long hesitation and reflection. The pictures that open along the path of Pierre with the army lead him to the idea of ​​the need for self-sacrifice for the sake of liberation.

Chapter 19

Battle of Borodino. It was not significant either for the Russians or for the French. Having completely destroyed all strategic plans, unexpectedly starting on the terrain viewed from all sides, it received a completely logical ending - huge losses on both sides.

Chapter 20

Pierre is carefully examining the militia who were walking past. One thought occupies his head - how many of these people are destined for wounds, suffering, death, how can they think not about death, but about something else.

Chapter 21

Bezukhov arrives at his duty station. On the battlefield there is a prayer service with the icon of Smolensk Mother of God brought from Smolensk.

Chapter 22

Pierre Bezukhov meets his acquaintances. For himself, he notes that the brilliance and excitement in the eyes of officers is caused by aspirations of a personal nature, and not by worries about the fate of Russia. While talking with friends, Kutuzov draws attention to Pierre. At the invitation of Kutuzov, Bezukhov follows him and notices Dolokhov. Kutuzov throws a few words to Bezukhov, inviting him to his halt.

The meeting with Dolokhov, previously wounded by Pierre in a duel that led to a quarrel between young people, brings reconciliation. The expected battle and the unknown are exciting. Dolokhov apologizes to Bezukhov for the offence. Pierre, in a fit of feelings, embraces Dolokhov.

Chapter 23

Retinue of Benisgen, together with Bezukhov, goes to the village of Borodino. Benisgen conducts an inspection of positions, actively discussing it with others.

Chapter 24

The time for battle is coming. Bolkonsky is experiencing great excitement. The same feelings visited him before Austerlitz. Bolkonsky meets Bezukhov. It is unpleasant for him to see a person reminiscent of the past. Bezukhov notices Bolkonsky's mood and feels awkward.

Chapter 25

The officers, among whom are Bolkonsky and Bezukhov, are discussing military operations, the expected battle, and touch on the personality of Kutuzov. Andrei fully shares the views of Kutuzov, who argued that the result depends on chance and the people, and success lies in the feelings of the soldiers. Bolkonsky's faith in victory is unshakable. Andrey characterizes the French as enemies who encroached on his house, which means they must be destroyed. Andrew and Pierre break up. Andrei feels that they will not see each other again.

Chapter 26

Prefect Bosset assures Napoleon that no more than three days separate the emperor from the triumphant entrance to Moscow. On the eve of the Battle of Borodino, Boanaparte addresses his army. Napoleon is confident that they will bring him the long-awaited victory.

Chapter 27

Napoleon Boanaparte on the field of the upcoming battle. There is an assessment of the disposition, orders are given. Many of them turn out to be unrealistic in execution.

Chapter 28

Reflection on key historical events and the role of significant historical figures in them. Peter I, Napoleon Boanaparte, Charles IX are mentioned. The conclusion follows - the path of history is predetermined.

Chapter 29

The Battle of Borodino will begin at dawn. Napoleon carefully hides his excitement. Boanaparte is interested in the opinion of his adjutant about the upcoming meeting with the Russian troops. He repeats the words of his commander, uttered in Smolensk - the wine is uncorked, it is necessary to drink it. Napoleon agrees.

Chapter 30

Bezukhov enjoys the panorama of the battle opening before him. He finds what he sees very unexpected for himself and even majestic. Pierre follows the general, wanting to be at the very center of what is happening.

Chapter 31

Advanced. Bezukhov. Pierre is surrounded by the wounded and the dead. Raevsky's adjutant escorts Pierre to General Raevsky to the location of his battery.

The battle is in full swing. Pierre sees several dozen dead soldiers. He notes the heroism of the Russians in repulsing the French attacks despite a clear lack of ammunition. Feeling a desire to help, Pierre sees what the soldiers are doing and heads for the boxes of shells. An unexpected blow next knocks over Bezukhov. Pierre is thrown aside. When he comes to himself, he sees only the chips left from the box.

Chapter 32

The battery of General Raevsky was attacked by French detachments. Bezukhov enters hand-to-hand combat with a French soldier. The physical advantage is on Pierre's side. He dodges a nearby cannonball. The Frenchman breaks free and runs away. Bezukhov hurriedly returns to the location of the Raevsky battery. It always seems to him that the dead bodies with which the battlefield is strewn grab his legs. The scale of death terrifies Bezukhov. He hopes that the French, realizing the culprits of what grief they are, will stop the battle. In fact, the attack was getting stronger.

Chapter 33

Napoleon watches the battle through the chimney. It is difficult for him to distinguish his soldiers from the Russians. Everyone was mixed up on the battlefield. Napoleon is increasingly giving the wrong orders. His orders are late. The outcome of the battle increasingly begins to depend not on the will of military strategists, but on the spontaneous will of the fighting crowd.

Chapter 34

Napoleon observes all the senselessness of what is happening. He gets bored, and he leads conversations on abstract topics. Napoleon doubts victory. He sees the war as something terrible and useless to anyone.

Chapter 35

Kutuzov is watching the battle. His plans do not include changing the situation. It provides an opportunity for people and situations to develop according to their own scenario. The main task of Kutuzov is to support the morale of the soldiers.

Chapter 36

The French are shelling the regiment of Andrei Bolkonsky, who is in reserve. Bolkonsky demonstrates excessive heroism and is wounded in the stomach by a cannonball that exploded nearby. Andrei is transported to the hospital. He thinks that he does not want and is not ready to die now.

Chapter 37

Dressing station. Bolkonsky sees Kuragin among the wounded. As a result of the operation, he lost both legs. Bolkonsky is delirious. He sees a ball, Natasha, Kuragin. Andrei feels sorry for Natasha.

Chapter 38

Napoleon sees thousands killed. He is horrified, realizing that all this is his fault.

Chapter 39

Significance and results of the battle near Borodino. From a historical point of view, the Russians were defeated. From the point of view of the author of the novel, the Russians won the Battle of Borodino, proving their moral superiority to the enemy and pointing out to him his moral inferiority.

Part 3

Chapter 1.

Forces affecting the move historical events- what is this? None of those in power is the legislator of history. The people and their actions are controlled by something small, invisible to the naked eye.

Chapter 2

Napoleon with his troops is steadily moving towards Moscow. Russian troops retreat. And the farther the troops go, the stronger the anger against the enemy grows among the soldiers.

Chapter 3

Bow mountain. Kutuzov. Council of Generals of the Russian Army. It is obvious to everyone that there are no opportunities for the defense of Moscow.

Chapter 4

Kutuzov holds a military council with the generals in Fili. The question is being decided: to accept the battle for Moscow, knowing in advance that a loss is inevitable, or to leave the city without a fight and thereby save strength and people. According to Benigsen, the voluntary surrender of the city is out of the question. Opinions were sharply divided. Kutuzov decides to retreat.

Chapter 5

Muscovites leave the city. Everything of value is loaded onto wagons and taken out. Citizens who are not able to take things with them set fire to houses along with all the contents. Nothing should go to the enemy. Count Rostopchin is extremely dissatisfied with what is happening. The Governor-General urges residents not to leave Moscow.

Chapter 6

Helen Bezukhova makes new acquaintances. Among them are a nobleman and a foreign prince, as well as a Catholic Jesuit. Succumbing to his influence, Helen accepts the Catholic faith, thinking of Bezukhov as a supporter of a false religion.

Chapter 7

In a letter, Helen asks Pierre for consent to a divorce. She intends to marry a second time and is preparing in every possible way for this event the society in which she lives. The piquancy of the rumors spread by Helen lies in the fact that she will have to choose between two applicants who are eager for her hand.

Chapter 8

Impressed by the Battle of Borodino, Bezukhov feels the desire to return to his usual life as soon as possible. Mozhaisk. Inn. Pierre thinks about the soldiers, their endurance, calmness, prudence. He would like to be like them.

Chapter 9

Bezukhov dreams of dinner. He sees Anatoly, Nesvitsky, Dolokhov, Denisov. Through their conversations and singing, Pierre hears a benefactor addressing him. He is unable to make out the words, but he understands that it is about good. The benefactor encourages Pierre to be like them. Bezukhov wants to attract the attention of the diners and wakes up. Bezukhov makes a discovery - obedience to God is simplicity. And Anatole, Nesvitsky, Dolokhov, Denisov are simple. "They don't talk, they do."

The next morning, the troops leave Mozhaisk, leaving about ten thousand wounded.

Pierre sets off on foot, ordering the carriage to catch up with him. On the way to Moscow, Bezukhov is informed of the deaths of Andrei Bolkonsky and Anatole Kuragin.

Chapter 10

On the thirtieth Bezukhov in Moscow. Adjutant Rostopchin is looking for him with a message about the need to urgently report to the commander-in-chief.

Chapter 11

Count Rostopchin, having learned about Pierre's belonging to the Freemasons, warns him against a possible arrest, since some prominent figures, supporters of Freemasonry were arrested for complicity with the French army. Rostopchin's advice is to break with the Masons and run away.

Bezukhov receives a letter written by Helen. He fails to understand what his wife wants.

Rostopchin sends a policeman to Bezukhov. Pierre refuses to accept him and hastily, in secret from everyone, leaves the house.

Chapter 12

A lot of different things are being said about the future of Moscow. Everyone understands that the city will be left to the French. The Rostovs are making preparations for their departure.

Chapter 13

Convoys with the wounded are arriving in the city. Natasha Rostova insists on placing the soldiers in their house.

Count Rostopchin appeals to go to the Three Mountains and accept the battle.

The Countess of Rostova is trying to finish the preparations for her departure as soon as possible.

Chapter 14

Young Rostova is preparing to leave. At the count's house, a carriage slows down in which the wounded Bolkonsky is located.

Chapter 15

One day and Moscow will be surrendered to the enemy. At the request of the military, Count Rostov is preparing several carts for their transportation. The countess shows dissatisfaction with her husband's act. She encourages him to think about his own children.

Chapter 16

Natasha, having learned the countess's opinion, yells at her. She accuses her mother of misbehavior. Having calmed down, Natasha apologizes to the countess. Rostova is inferior to her husband and daughter.

Chapter 17

Departure of the Rostovs from Moscow. Natasha does not know about Bolkonsky being in one of the wagons. Countess Rostova believes that this will be the right thing to do.

The Rostovs meet Pierre Bezukhov. He is dressed in a coachman's caftan, disheveled and confused.

Hastily kissing Natasha's hand, Bezukhov disappears.

Chapter 18

Bezukhov in despair. The situation in Moscow gave him restless feelings. Pierre is convinced that nothing will return, that it is no longer possible to understand who is right and who is wrong in what is happening. Confusion of spiritual feelings and thoughts. Bezukhov finds shelter with the widow Bazdeeva (whose husband was also a Freemason). He dresses up as a peasant and decides to get a gun.

Chapter 19

September 1. By order of Kutuzov, the Russian retreat to the Ryazan road began at night. Moscow is empty. Napoleon settled down on Poklonnaya Hill. At the Kamer-kollezhsky shaft, he is waiting for the boyars and is in a sweet anticipation of the fulfillment of a long-standing goal.

Chapter 20

Boanaparte receives a message that there is no one in the city. The victor refuses to believe it. He does not go to the city, but stops in the Drogomilovsky suburb.

Chapter 21

The remnants of the Russian troops leave Moscow. The wounded and civilians are serving with them. There is a strong crush on the Kamenny and Moskvoretsky bridges. Marauders are operating in the city, taking advantage of the current situation.

Chapter 22

The deserted house of the Rostovs. Around the mess and traces of a hasty departure. There are only the janitor Ignat, the Cossack Mishka and Mavra Kuzminishna in the house. Suddenly, the nephew of Count Rostov appears at the gate. His clothes and shoes are torn. The officer needs help.

Chapter 23

Those who remain in the city arrange loud processions, get drunk and fight.

Chapter 24.

Evening September 1st. Rastopchin in Moscow. The count is offended by Kutuzov's decision not to invite him to the military council. He doesn't understand what needs to be done. All his active undertakings did not bring the desired result.

Chapter 25

The Count loses authority among the townspeople. In order to improve the situation, Rostopchin gives the writer Vereshchagin, who was considered the main culprit in the decision to leave Moscow to the French, to be torn to pieces by the crowd. He is sure that this cruelty was created for the sake of the people and their well-being.

Chapter 26

Moscow meets the French soldiers with looting and looting. The military leaders are unable to establish any semblance of order. Four residents of Moscow stood up to defend the Kremlin, and they were quickly dealt with.

Wooden Moscow burned down. It couldn't have been otherwise. Moscow burned down at the will of the inhabitants, who did not want to take out bread and salt and the keys to the city to the next invader. They burned and left the city.

Chapters 27-28.

Pierre Bezukhov's health is on the verge of insanity. He is obsessed with the idea of ​​killing Napoleon Boanaparte, in the absence of any understanding of how this can be done.

Bezukhov saves Rambal, an officer of the French army, from an attack. He knocks out the gun from the attacker, the old man who has lost his mind (the brother of the owner of the apartment where Pierre lives). The Frenchman is impressed. He puts Bezukhov on the list of his friends.

Chapter 29

Rambal and Pierre are having dinner at Bazdeev's apartment. Tepa conversation - love. The conversation proceeds quite frankly from Bezukhov. Pierre talks about the only and hopeless love in his life, talks about himself, reveals his origin and name.

Chapter 30.

Mytishchi. The Rostovs stop for the night. From here you can clearly see how Moscow is burning.

Chapter 31

Natasha, having learned about Bolkonsky's presence in their convoy, is waiting for darkness to meet him.

At night, Natasha finds Andrey. He seems completely unchanged to her. However, a childish appearance makes a special impression on the girl, the naivety skillfully hidden by Bolkonsky before. Andrei is glad to meet Natasha.

Chapter 32

Seven days Andrei remains unconscious. The doctor, assessing Andrei's condition and his severe pain, predicts an early death.

Bolkonsky's worldview is changing dramatically. The understanding of divine love comes to him. Understanding the need to love both friend and foe. Human love tends to grow into hatred - he thinks, divine love is eternal.

Bolkonsky, with pleas for forgiveness, opens up to Natasha in his highest feelings for her.

Natasha is constantly near Bolkonsky.

Chapter 33.

September 3rd. The plan of attack on Napoleon, invented by Bezukhov, is frustrated. The French leader left Moscow 5 hours ago. Pierre is on the verge of insanity. Bezukhov is brought to his senses by a cry for help. There was a child left in the burning house. Bezukhov saves a child.

Chapter 34

Bezukhov rushes about in search of the mother of the child, and not finding it, gives it to another woman. He notices French soldiers robbing an Armenian girl and an old man. Bezukhov rushes to help and strangles one of the soldiers with all his might.

Bezukhov was taken into custody as especially suspicious. For this reason, he is placed separately from the others and put on guard.

Results of Volume 3 War and Peace of Tolstoy.

The third volume of the novel included the main climactic event of the entire work as a whole. It is the Battle of Borodino, which influenced the historical course of events of the 19th century as a whole.

The central line in the third volume is the antithesis of opinions: to fight according to the rules and science, or relying on the spiritual strength and patriotic spirit of the people. On one side of the opinion the author puts Barclay, Berg, on the other Kutuzov, Denisov, Rostov.

The author of the novel is a supporter of the idea of ​​the national nature of the war. Proving this statement, he, through the prism of the Battle of Borodino, draws not only military, but also domestic storylines. The problems of the peaceful life of the main characters often come to the fore and are fundamental in making important wartime decisions.

Tolstoy does not divide life into military and peaceful. In his opinion, shown through the position of Kutuzov, the laws of peaceful life should be preserved in times of war.

The episodes of hostilities shown through the eyes of a peaceful person and even a child are indicative.

Having completely devoted the third volume to the Patriotic War of 1812, Tolstoy composes a hymn to the main laws of life - the close connection of generations and all strata of society, unanimity and solidarity for the sake of world peace.

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Volume One

Petersburg, summer 1805. Among other guests, Pierre Bezukhov, the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman, and Prince Andrei Bolkonsky are present at the evening at the maid of honor Scherer. The conversation turns to Napoleon, and both friends try to defend the great man from the condemnations of the hostess of the evening and her guests. Prince Andrei is going to war because he dreams of glory equal to that of Napoleon, and Pierre does not know what to do, participates in the revelry of St. Petersburg youth (Fyodor Dolokhov, a poor, but extremely strong-willed and determined officer, occupies a special place here); for another mischief, Pierre was expelled from the capital, and Dolokhov was demoted to the soldiers.

Further, the author takes us to Moscow, to the house of Count Rostov, a kind, hospitable landowner, who arranges a dinner in honor of the name day of his wife and youngest daughter. A special family structure unites the Rostovs' parents and children - Nikolai (he is going to war with Napoleon), Natasha, Petya and Sonya (a poor relative of the Rostovs); looks like a stranger eldest daughter- Faith.

At the Rostovs, the holiday continues, everyone is having fun, dancing, and at this time in another Moscow house - at the old Count Bezukhov - the owner is dying. An intrigue begins around the count's will: Prince Vasily Kuragin (a Petersburg courtier) and three princesses - they are all distant relatives of the count and his heirs - are trying to steal a portfolio with Bezukhov's new will, according to which Pierre becomes his main heir; Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya, a poor lady from an aristocratic old family, selflessly devoted to her son Boris and seeking patronage for him everywhere, interferes with stealing the portfolio, and Pierre, now Count Bezukhov, gets a huge fortune. Pierre becomes his own person in Petersburg society; Prince Kuragin tries to marry him to his daughter - the beautiful Helen - and succeeds in this.

In Bald Mountains, the estate of Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky, the father of Prince Andrei, life goes on as usual; the old prince is constantly busy - either writing notes, or giving lessons to his daughter Marya, or working in the garden. Prince Andrei arrives with his pregnant wife Lisa; he leaves his wife in his father's house, and he himself goes to war.

Autumn 1805; the Russian army in Austria takes part in the campaign of the allied states (Austria and Prussia) against Napoleon. Commander-in-Chief Kutuzov does everything to avoid Russian participation in the battle - at the review of the infantry regiment, he draws the attention of the Austrian general to the poor uniforms (especially shoes) of Russian soldiers; right up to the battle of Austerlitz, the Russian army retreats in order to join the allies and not accept battles with the French. In order for the main Russian forces to be able to retreat, Kutuzov sends a detachment of four thousand under the command of Bagration to detain the French; Kutuzov manages to conclude a truce with Murat (French marshal), which allows him to gain time.

Junker Nikolai Rostov serves in the Pavlograd Hussar Regiment; he lives in an apartment in the German village where the regiment is stationed, together with his squadron commander, captain Vasily Denisov. One morning, Denisov lost his wallet with money - Rostov found out that Lieutenant Telyanin had taken the wallet. But this offense of Telyanin casts a shadow on the entire regiment - and the regiment commander demands that Rostov admit his mistake and apologize. The officers support the commander - and Rostov concedes; he does not apologize, but retracts his accusations, and Telyanin is expelled from the regiment due to illness. Meanwhile, the regiment goes on a campaign, and the junker's baptism of fire takes place during the crossing of the Enns River; the hussars must be the last to cross and set fire to the bridge.

During the battle of Shengraben (between the detachment of Bagration and the vanguard of the French army), Rostov is wounded (a horse was killed under him, he concussed his hand when he fell); he sees the French approaching and "with the feeling of a hare running away from the dogs", throws his pistol at the Frenchman and runs.

For participation in the battle, Rostov was promoted to cornet and awarded the soldier's St. George's Cross. He comes from Olmutz, where the Russian army is encamped in preparation for the review, to the Izmailovsky regiment, where Boris Drubetskoy is stationed, to see his childhood friend and collect letters and money sent to him from Moscow. He tells Boris and Berg, who lives with Drubetsky, the story of his injury - but not in the way it really happened, but in the way they usually tell about cavalry attacks (“how he chopped right and left”, etc.) .

During the review, Rostov experiences a feeling of love and adoration for Emperor Alexander; this feeling only intensifies during the battle of Austerlitz, when Nicholas sees the king - pale, crying from defeat, alone in the middle of an empty field.

Prince Andrei, right up to the Battle of Austerlitz, lives in anticipation of the great feat that he is destined to accomplish. He is annoyed by everything that is dissonant with this feeling of his - and the trick of the mocking officer Zherkov, who congratulated the Austrian general on the next defeat of the Austrians, and the episode on the road when the doctor's wife asks to intercede for her and Prince Andrei is confronted by a convoy officer. During the Battle of Shengraben, Bolkonsky notices Captain Tushin, a “small round-shouldered officer” with an unheroic appearance, who is in command of the battery. The successful actions of Tushin's battery ensured the success of the battle, but when the captain reported to Bagration about the actions of his gunners, he became more shy than during the battle. Prince Andrei is disappointed - his idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe heroic does not fit either with the behavior of Tushin, or with the behavior of Bagration himself, who essentially did not order anything, but only agreed with what the adjutants and superiors who approached him offered him.

On the eve of the battle of Austerlitz there was a military council at which the Austrian General Weyrother read the disposition of the upcoming battle. During the council, Kutuzov openly slept, not seeing any use in any disposition and foreseeing that tomorrow's battle would be lost. Prince Andrei wanted to express his thoughts and his plan, but Kutuzov interrupted the council and suggested that everyone disperse. At night, Bolkonsky thinks about tomorrow's battle and about his decisive participation in it. He wants glory and is ready to give everything for it: “Death, wounds, loss of family, nothing is scary to me.”

The next morning, as soon as the sun came out of the fog, Napoleon signaled to start the battle - it was the day of the anniversary of his coronation, and he was happy and confident. Kutuzov, on the other hand, looked gloomy - he immediately noticed that confusion was beginning in the allied troops. Before the battle, the emperor asks Kutuzov why the battle does not begin, and hears from the old commander-in-chief: “That’s why I don’t start, sir, because we are not at the parade and not on Tsaritsyn Meadow.” Very soon, the Russian troops, finding the enemy much closer than expected, break up the ranks and flee. Kutuzov demands to stop them, and Prince Andrei, with a banner in his hands, rushes forward, dragging the battalion with him. Almost immediately he is wounded, he falls and sees a high sky above him with clouds quietly crawling over it. All his former dreams of glory seem to him insignificant; insignificant and petty seems to him and his idol, Napoleon, circling the battlefield after the French utterly defeated the allies. “Here is a beautiful death,” says Napoleon, looking at Bolkonsky. Convinced that Bolkonsky is still alive, Napoleon orders him to be taken to the dressing station. Among the hopelessly wounded, Prince Andrei was left in the care of the inhabitants.

Volume two

Nikolai Rostov comes home on vacation; Denisov goes with him. Rostov is everywhere - both at home and by acquaintances, that is, by all of Moscow - is accepted as a hero; he becomes close to Dolokhov (and becomes one of his seconds in a duel with Bezukhov). Dolokhov proposes to Sonya, but she, in love with Nikolai, refuses; at a farewell feast arranged by Dolokhov for his friends before leaving for the army, he beats Rostov (apparently not quite honestly) for a large sum, as if taking revenge on him for Sonin's refusal.

An atmosphere of love and fun reigns in the Rostovs' house, created primarily by Natasha. She sings and dances beautifully (at the ball with Yogel, the dance teacher, Natasha dances a mazurka with Denisov, which causes general admiration). When Rostov returns home in a depressed state after a loss, he hears Natasha's singing and forgets about everything - about the loss, about Dolokhov: "all this is nonsense‹...› but here it is - the real one." Nikolai admits to his father that he lost; when he manages to collect the required amount, he leaves for the army. Denisov, admired by Natasha, asks for her hand in marriage, is refused and leaves.

Prince Vasily visited the Bald Mountains in December 1805 with younger son- Anatole; Kuragin's goal was to marry his dissolute son to a wealthy heiress, Princess Marya. The princess was extraordinarily excited by the arrival of Anatole; the old prince did not want this marriage - he did not love the Kuragins and did not want to part with his daughter. By chance, Princess Mary notices Anatole, embracing her French companion, m-lle Bourienne; to her father's delight, she refuses Anatole.

After the battle of Austerlitz, the old prince receives a letter from Kutuzov, which says that Prince Andrei "fell a hero worthy of his father and his fatherland." It also says that Bolkonsky was not found among the dead; this allows us to hope that Prince Andrei is alive. Meanwhile, Princess Lisa, Andrey's wife, is about to give birth, and on the very night of the birth, Andrey returns. Princess Lisa dies; on her dead face, Bolkonsky reads the question: “What have you done to me?” - the feeling of guilt before the deceased wife no longer leaves him.

Pierre Bezukhov is tormented by the question of his wife's connection with Dolokhov: hints from acquaintances and an anonymous letter constantly raise this question. At lunch in Moscow English club, arranged in honor of Bagration, a quarrel breaks out between Bezukhov and Dolokhov; Pierre challenges Dolokhov to a duel, in which he (who does not know how to shoot and has never held a pistol in his hands before) wounds his opponent. After a difficult explanation with Helen, Pierre leaves Moscow for St. Petersburg, leaving her a power of attorney to manage his Great Russian estates (which makes up most of his fortune).

On the way to St. Petersburg, Bezukhov stops at the post station in Torzhok, where he meets the famous Freemason Osip Alekseevich Bazdeev, who instructs him - disappointed, confused, not knowing how and why to live on - and gives him a letter of recommendation to one of the St. Petersburg Masons. Upon arrival, Pierre joins the Masonic lodge: he is delighted with the truth that has been revealed to him, although the ritual of initiation into Masons confuses him somewhat. Filled with a desire to do good to his neighbors, in particular to his peasants, Pierre goes to his estates in the Kyiv province. There he very zealously embarks on reforms, but, having no "practical tenacity", turns out to be completely deceived by his manager.

Returning from a southern trip, Pierre visits his friend Bolkonsky at his estate, Bogucharovo. After Austerlitz, Prince Andrei firmly decided not to serve anywhere (in order to get rid of active service, he accepted the position of collecting the militia under the command of his father). All his worries are focused on his son. Pierre notices the "faded, dead look" of his friend, his detachment. Pierre's enthusiasm, his new views contrast sharply with Bolkonsky's skeptical mood; Prince Andrei believes that neither schools nor hospitals are needed for the peasants, and serfdom should be abolished not for the peasants - they are used to it - but for the landlords, who are corrupted by unlimited power over other people. When friends go to the Bald Mountains, to the father and sister of Prince Andrei, a conversation takes place between them (on the ferry during the crossing): Pierre sets out to Prince Andrei his new views (“we do not live now only on this piece of land, but we lived and will live forever there, in everything"), and Bolkonsky for the first time after Austerlitz sees the "high, eternal sky"; “something better that was in him suddenly woke up joyfully in his soul.” While Pierre was in the Bald Mountains, he enjoyed close, friendly relations not only with Prince Andrei, but also with all his relatives and household; for Bolkonsky, a new life (internally) began from a meeting with Pierre.

Returning from vacation to the regiment, Nikolai Rostov felt at home. Everything was clear, known in advance; True, it was necessary to think about how to feed people and horses - the regiment lost almost half of the people from hunger and disease. Denisov decides to recapture the food transport assigned to the infantry regiment; summoned to the headquarters, he meets Telyanin there (in the position of chief provisions officer), beats him and for this he must stand trial. Taking advantage of the fact that he was slightly wounded, Denisov goes to the hospital. Rostov visits Denisov in the hospital - he is struck by the sight of sick soldiers lying on straw and overcoats on the floor, the smell of a rotting body; in the officers' chambers, he meets Tushin, who has lost his arm, and Denisov, who, after some persuasion, agrees to submit a request for pardon to the sovereign.

With this letter, Rostov goes to Tilsit, where the meeting of two emperors, Alexander and Napoleon, takes place. At the apartment of Boris Drubetskoy, enlisted in the retinue of the Russian emperor, Nikolai sees yesterday's enemies - French officers, with whom Drubetskoy willingly communicates. All this - and the unexpected friendship of the adored king with yesterday's usurper Bonaparte, and free friendly communication retinue officers with the French - everything irritates Rostov. He cannot understand why battles were needed, arms and legs torn off, if the emperors are so kind to each other and reward each other and the soldiers of the enemy armies with the highest orders of their countries. By chance, he manages to pass a letter with Denisov's request to a familiar general, and he gives it to the tsar, but Alexander refuses: "the law is stronger than me." Terrible doubts in Rostov's soul end with the fact that he convinces familiar officers, like him, who are dissatisfied with the peace with Napoleon, and most importantly, himself that the sovereign knows better what needs to be done. And “our business is to cut and not think,” he says, drowning out his doubts with wine.

Those enterprises that Pierre started at home and could not bring to any result were executed by Prince Andrei. He transferred three hundred souls to free cultivators (that is, he freed them from serfdom); replaced corvée with dues on other estates; peasant children began to be taught to read and write, etc. In the spring of 1809, Bolkonsky went on business to the Ryazan estates. On the way, he notices how green and sunny everything is; only the huge old oak "did not want to submit to the charm of spring" - it seems to Prince Andrei in harmony with the sight of this gnarled oak that his life is over.

On guardian affairs, Bolkonsky needs to see Ilya Rostov, the district marshal of the nobility, and Prince Andrei goes to Otradnoye, the Rostov estate. At night, Prince Andrei hears the conversation between Natasha and Sonya: Natasha is full of delight from the charms of the night, and in the soul of Prince Andrei "an unexpected confusion of young thoughts and hopes arose." When - already in July - he passed the very grove where he saw the old gnarled oak, he was transformed: “juicy young leaves made their way through the hundred-year-old hard bark without knots.” “No, life is not over at thirty-one,” Prince Andrei decides; he goes to St. Petersburg to "take an active part in life."

In St. Petersburg, Bolkonsky becomes close to Speransky, the state secretary, an energetic reformer close to the emperor. For Speransky, Prince Andrei feels a feeling of admiration, "similar to the one he once felt for Bonaparte." The prince becomes a member of the drafting commission military regulations. At this time, Pierre Bezukhov also lives in St. Petersburg - he became disillusioned with Freemasonry, reconciled (outwardly) with his wife Helen; in the eyes of the world, he is an eccentric and kind fellow, but in his soul "the hard work of inner development" continues.

The Rostovs also end up in St. Petersburg, because the old count, wanting to improve his money matters, comes to the capital to look for places of service. Berg proposes to Vera and marries her. Boris Drubetskoy, already a close friend in the salon of Countess Helen Bezukhova, begins to go to the Rostovs, unable to resist Natasha's charm; in a conversation with her mother, Natasha admits that she is not in love with Boris and is not going to marry him, but she likes that he travels. The countess spoke with Drubetskoy, and he stopped visiting the Rostovs.

On New Year's Eve there should be a ball at the Catherine's grandee. The Rostovs are carefully preparing for the ball; at the ball itself, Natasha experiences fear and timidity, delight and excitement. Prince Andrei invites her to dance, and “the wine of her charms hit him in the head”: after the ball, his work in the commission, the speech of the sovereign in the Council, and the activities of Speransky seem insignificant to him. He proposes to Natasha, and the Rostovs accept him, but according to the condition set by the old prince Bolkonsky, the wedding can take place only after a year. This year Bolkonsky is going abroad.

Nikolai Rostov comes on vacation to Otradnoye. He is trying to put the household affairs in order, trying to check the accounts of Mitenka's clerk, but nothing comes of it. In mid-September, Nikolai, the old count, Natasha and Petya, with a pack of dogs and a retinue of hunters, go out on a big hunt. Soon they are joined by their distant relative and neighbor ("uncle"). The old count with his servants let the wolf through, for which the hunter Danilo scolded him, as if forgetting that the count was his master. At this time, another wolf came out to Nikolai, and the dogs of Rostov took him. Later, the hunters met the hunt of a neighbor - Ilagin; the dogs of Ilagin, Rostov and the uncle chased the hare, but his uncle's dog Rugay took it, which delighted the uncle. Then Rostov with Natasha and Petya go to their uncle. After dinner, uncle began to play the guitar, and Natasha went to dance. When they returned to Otradnoye, Natasha admitted that she would never be as happy and calm as now.

Christmas time has come; Natasha languishes from longing for Prince Andrei - for a short time, she, like everyone else, is entertained by a trip dressed up to her neighbors, but the thought that "her best time is wasted" torments her. During Christmas time, Nikolai especially acutely felt love for Sonya and announced her to his mother and father, but this conversation upset them very much: the Rostovs hoped that Nikolai's marriage to a rich bride would improve their property circumstances. Nikolai returns to the regiment, and the old count with Sonya and Natasha leaves for Moscow.

Old Bolkonsky also lives in Moscow; he has visibly aged, become more irritable, relations with his daughter have deteriorated, which torments the old man himself, and especially Princess Marya. When Count Rostov and Natasha come to the Bolkonskys, they receive the Rostovs unfriendly: the prince - with a calculation, and Princess Marya - herself suffering from awkwardness. Natasha is hurt by this; to console her, Marya Dmitrievna, in whose house the Rostovs were staying, took her a ticket to the opera. In the theater, the Rostovs meet Boris Drubetskoy, now fiancé Julie Karagina, Dolokhov, Helen Bezukhova and her brother Anatole Kuragin. Natasha meets Anatole. Helen invites the Rostovs to her place, where Anatole pursues Natasha, tells her about his love for her. He secretly sends her letters and is going to kidnap her in order to secretly marry (Anatole was already married, but almost no one knew this).

The kidnapping fails - Sonya accidentally finds out about him and confesses to Marya Dmitrievna; Pierre tells Natasha that Anatole is married. Arriving Prince Andrei learns about Natasha's refusal (she sent a letter to Princess Marya) and about her affair with Anatole; through Pierre, he returns Natasha her letters. When Pierre comes to Natasha and sees her tear-stained face, he feels sorry for her and at the same time he unexpectedly tells her that if he were “the best person in the world”, then “on his knees he would ask for hands and love” her. In tears of "tenderness and happiness" he leaves.

Volume three

In June 1812, the war begins, Napoleon becomes the head of the army. Emperor Alexander, having learned that the enemy had crossed the border, sent Adjutant General Balashev to Napoleon. Balashev spends four days with the French, who do not recognize the importance he had at the Russian court, and finally Napoleon receives him in the very palace from which the Russian emperor sent him. Napoleon listens only to himself, not noticing that he often falls into contradictions.

Prince Andrei wants to find Anatole Kuragin and challenge him to a duel; for this he goes to St. Petersburg, and then to the Turkish army, where he serves at the headquarters of Kutuzov. When Bolkonsky learns about the beginning of the war with Napoleon, he asks for a transfer to the Western Army; Kutuzov gives him an assignment to Barclay de Tolly and releases him. On the way, Prince Andrei calls in the Bald Mountains, where outwardly everything is the same, but the old prince is very annoyed with Princess Mary and noticeably brings m-lle Bourienne closer to him. A difficult conversation takes place between the old prince and Andrey, Prince Andrey leaves.

In the Drissa camp, where the main apartment of the Russian army was located, Bolkonsky finds many opposing parties; at the military council, he finally understands that there is no military science, and everything is decided "in the ranks." He asks the sovereign for permission to serve in the army, and not at court.

The Pavlograd regiment, in which Nikolai Rostov still serves, already a captain, retreats from Poland to the Russian borders; none of the hussars think about where and why they are going. On July 12, one of the officers tells in the presence of Rostov about the feat of Raevsky, who brought two sons to the Saltanovskaya dam and went on the attack next to them; This story raises doubts in Rostov: he does not believe the story and does not see the point in such an act, if it really happened. The next day, at the town of Ostrovne, the Rostov squadron hit the French dragoons, who were pushing the Russian lancers. Nikolai captured a French officer "with a room face" - for this he received the St. George Cross, but he himself could not understand what confuses him in this so-called feat.

The Rostovs live in Moscow, Natasha is very ill, doctors visit her; at the end of Peter's Lent, Natasha decides to go to fast. On Sunday, July 12, the Rostovs went to mass at the Razumovskys' home church. Natasha is very impressed by the prayer (“Let us pray to the Lord in peace”). She gradually returns to life and even begins to sing again, which she has not done for a long time. Pierre brings the sovereign's appeal to the Muscovites to the Rostovs, everyone is touched, and Petya asks to be allowed to go to war. Having not received permission, Petya decides the next day to go to meet the sovereign, who is coming to Moscow to express to him his desire to serve the fatherland.

In the crowd of Muscovites meeting the tsar, Petya was nearly crushed. Together with others, he stood in front of the Kremlin Palace, when the sovereign went out onto the balcony and began to throw biscuits to the people - Petya got one biscuit. Returning home, Petya resolutely announced that he would certainly go to war, and the next day the old count went to find out how to attach Petya somewhere safer. On the third day of his stay in Moscow, the tsar met with the nobility and merchants. Everyone was in awe. The nobility donated the militia, and the merchants donated money.

The old Prince Bolkonsky is weakening; despite the fact that Prince Andrei informed his father in a letter that the French were already at Vitebsk and that his family's stay in the Bald Mountains was unsafe, the old prince laid a new garden and a new building on his estate. Prince Nikolai Andreevich sends the manager Alpatych to Smolensk with instructions, he, having arrived in the city, stops at the inn, at the familiar owner - Ferapontov. Alpatych gives the governor a letter from the prince and hears advice to go to Moscow. The bombardment begins, and then the fire of Smolensk. Ferapontov, who previously did not want to even hear about the departure, suddenly begins to distribute bags of food to the soldiers: “Bring everything, guys! ‹…› I made up my mind! Race!" Alpatych meets Prince Andrei, and he writes a note to his sister, offering to urgently leave for Moscow.

For Prince Andrei, the fire of Smolensk "was an epoch" - a feeling of anger against the enemy made him forget his grief. He was called in the regiment "our prince", they loved him and were proud of him, and he was kind and meek "with his regimental officers." His father, having sent his family to Moscow, decided to stay in the Bald Mountains and defend them "to the last extremity"; Princess Mary does not agree to leave with her nephews and stays with her father. After the departure of Nikolushka, the old prince has a stroke, and he is transported to Bogucharovo. For three weeks, the paralyzed prince lies in Bogucharovo, and finally he dies, asking for forgiveness from his daughter before his death.

Princess Mary, after her father's funeral, is going to leave Bogucharovo for Moscow, but the Bogucharovo peasants do not want to let the princess go. By chance, Rostov turns up in Bogucharovo, easily pacified the peasants, and the princess can leave. Both she and Nikolai think about the will of providence that arranged their meeting.

When Kutuzov is appointed commander in chief, he calls on Prince Andrei to himself; he arrives in Tsarevo-Zaimishche, at the main apartment. Kutuzov listens with sympathy to the news of the death of the old prince and invites Prince Andrei to serve at the headquarters, but Bolkonsky asks for permission to remain in the regiment. Denisov, who also arrived at the main apartment, hurries to present Kutuzov with a plan for a guerrilla war, but Kutuzov listens to Denisov (as well as the report of the general on duty) obviously inattentively, as if “by his life experience” despising everything that was said to him. And Prince Andrei leaves Kutuzov completely reassured. “He understands,” Bolkonsky thinks about Kutuzov, “that there is something stronger and more significant than his will, this is the inevitable course of events, and he knows how to see them, knows how to understand their meaning‹…› And the main thing is that he is Russian ".

This is what he says before the battle of Borodino to Pierre, who came to see the battle. “While Russia was healthy, a stranger could serve it and there was a wonderful minister, but as soon as it is in danger, you need your own, dear person,” Bolkonsky explains the appointment of Kutuzov as commander-in-chief instead of Barclay. During the battle, Prince Andrei was mortally wounded; they bring him to the tent to the dressing station, where he sees Anatol Kuragin on the next table - his leg is being amputated. Bolkonsky is seized with a new feeling - a feeling of compassion and love for everyone, including his enemies.

The appearance of Pierre on the Borodino field is preceded by a description of the Moscow society, where they refused to speak French (and even take a fine for a French word or phrase), where Rostopchinsky posters are distributed, with their pseudo-folk rude tone. Pierre feels a special joyful "sacrificial" feeling: "everything is nonsense in comparison with something," which Pierre could not understand to himself. On the way to Borodino, he meets militiamen and wounded soldiers, one of whom says: "They want to pile on all the people." On the field of Borodin, Bezukhov sees a prayer service in front of Smolensk miraculous icon, meets some of his acquaintances, including Dolokhov, who asks for forgiveness from Pierre.

During the battle, Bezukhov ended up on Raevsky's battery. The soldiers soon get used to him, call him "our master"; when the charges run out, Pierre volunteers to bring new ones, but before he could reach the charging boxes, there was a deafening explosion. Pierre runs to the battery, where the French are already in charge; the French officer and Pierre simultaneously grab each other, but the flying cannonball makes them unclench their hands, and the Russian soldiers who run up drive the French away. Pierre is horrified by the sight of the dead and wounded; he leaves the battlefield and walks three miles along the Mozhaisk road. He sits on the side of the road; after a while, three soldiers make a fire nearby and call Pierre to supper. After dinner, they go together to Mozhaisk, on the way they meet the bereator Pierre, who takes Bezukhov to the inn. At night, Pierre has a dream in which a benefactor (as he calls Bazdeev) speaks to him; the voice says that one must be able to unite in one's soul "the meaning of everything." “No,” Pierre hears in a dream, “not to connect, but to match.” Pierre returns to Moscow.

Two more characters are given in close-up during the Battle of Borodino: Napoleon and Kutuzov. On the eve of the battle, Napoleon receives a gift from the Empress from Paris - a portrait of his son; he orders the portrait to be taken out to show it to the old guard. Tolstoy claims that Napoleon's orders before the battle of Borodino were no worse than all his other orders, but nothing depended on the will of the French emperor. Near Borodino, the French army suffered a moral defeat - this, according to Tolstoy, is the most important result of the battle.

Kutuzov did not make any orders during the battle: he knew that "an elusive force called the spirit of the army" decides the outcome of the battle, and he led this force "as far as it was in his power." When the adjutant Wolzogen arrives at the commander-in-chief with news from Barclay that the left flank is upset and the troops are fleeing, Kutuzov violently attacks him, claiming that the enemy has been beaten off everywhere and that tomorrow there will be an offensive. And this mood of Kutuzov is transmitted to the soldiers.

After the battle of Borodino, Russian troops retreat to Fili; the main issue that the military leaders are discussing is the question of protecting Moscow. Kutuzov, realizing that there is no way to defend Moscow, gives the order to retreat. At the same time, Rostopchin, not understanding the meaning of what is happening, ascribes to himself the leading role in the abandonment and fire of Moscow - that is, in an event that could not have happened at the will of one person and could not have happened in the then circumstances. He advises Pierre to leave Moscow, reminding him of his connection with the Masons, gives the crowd to be torn apart by the merchant's son Vereshchagin and leaves Moscow. The French enter Moscow. Napoleon is standing on Poklonnaya Hill, waiting for the deputation of the boyars and playing generous scenes in his imagination; he is told that Moscow is empty.

On the eve of leaving Moscow, the Rostovs were getting ready to leave. When the carts were already laid, one of the wounded officers (the day before several wounded were taken into the house by the Rostovs) asked permission to go further with the Rostovs in their cart. The countess at first objected - after all, the last state was lost - but Natasha convinced her parents to give all the carts to the wounded, and leave most of the things. Among the wounded officers who traveled with the Rostovs from Moscow was Andrei Bolkonsky. In Mytishchi, during another stop, Natasha entered the room where Prince Andrei was lying. Since then, she has looked after him on all holidays and overnight stays.

Pierre did not leave Moscow, but left his home and began to live in the house of Bazdeev's widow. Even before the trip to Borodino, he learned from one of the Masonic brothers that the Apocalypse predicted the invasion of Napoleon; he began to calculate the meaning of the name of Napoleon ("the beast" from the Apocalypse), and this number was equal to 666; the same amount was obtained from the numerical value of his name. So Pierre discovered his destiny - to kill Napoleon. He remains in Moscow and prepares for a great feat. When the French enter Moscow, officer Rambal comes to Bazdeev's house with his batman. The insane brother of Bazdeev, who lived in the same house, shoots at Rambal, but Pierre snatches the pistol from him. During dinner, Rambal frankly tells Pierre about himself, about his love affairs; Pierre tells the Frenchman the story of his love for Natasha. The next morning he goes to the city, not really believing his intention to kill Napoleon, saves the girl, stands up for the Armenian family, which is robbed by the French; he is arrested by a detachment of French lancers.

Volume Four

Petersburg life, "preoccupied only with ghosts, reflections of life," went on in the old way. Anna Pavlovna Scherer had an evening at which Metropolitan Platon's letter to the sovereign was read and Helen Bezukhova's illness was discussed. The next day, news was received about the abandonment of Moscow; after some time, Colonel Michaud arrived from Kutuzov with the news of the abandonment and fire of Moscow; during a conversation with Michaud, Alexander said that he himself would stand at the head of his army, but would not sign peace. Meanwhile, Napoleon sends Loriston to Kutuzov with an offer of peace, but Kutuzov refuses "any kind of deal." The tsar demanded offensive actions, and, despite Kutuzov's reluctance, the Tarutino battle was given.

One autumn night, Kutuzov receives news that the French have left Moscow. Until the very expulsion of the enemy from the borders of Russia, all the activities of Kutuzov are aimed only at keeping the troops from useless offensives and clashes with the dying enemy. The French army melts in retreat; Kutuzov, on the way from Krasnoye to the main apartment, addresses the soldiers and officers: “While they were strong, we did not feel sorry for ourselves, but now you can feel sorry for them. They are people too." Intrigues do not stop against the commander-in-chief, and in Vilna the sovereign reprimands Kutuzov for his slowness and mistakes. Nevertheless, Kutuzov was awarded George I degree. But in the upcoming campaign - already outside of Russia - Kutuzov is not needed. “There was nothing left for the representative of the people's war but death. And he died."

Nikolai Rostov goes for repairs (to buy horses for the division) to Voronezh, where he meets Princess Marya; he again has thoughts of marrying her, but he is bound by the promise he made to Sonya. Unexpectedly, he receives a letter from Sonya, in which she returns his word to him (the letter was written at the insistence of the Countess). Princess Mary, having learned that her brother is in Yaroslavl, near the Rostovs, goes to him. She sees Natasha, her grief and feels closeness between herself and Natasha. She finds her brother in a state where he already knows that he will die. Natasha understood the meaning of the turning point that occurred in Prince Andrei shortly before her sister's arrival: she tells Princess Marya that Prince Andrei is "too good, he cannot live." When Prince Andrei died, Natasha and Princess Marya experienced "reverent emotion" before the sacrament of death.

The arrested Pierre is brought to the guardhouse, where he is kept along with other detainees; he is interrogated by French officers, then he gets interrogated by Marshal Davout. Davout was known for his cruelty, but when Pierre and the French marshal exchanged glances, they both vaguely felt that they were brothers. This look saved Pierre. He, along with others, was taken to the place of execution, where the French shot five, and Pierre and the rest of the prisoners were taken to the barracks. The spectacle of the execution had a terrible effect on Bezukhov, in his soul "everything fell into a heap of senseless rubbish." A neighbor in the barracks (his name was Platon Karataev) fed Pierre and reassured him with his affectionate speech. Pierre forever remembered Karataev as the personification of everything "Russian kind and round." Plato sews shirts for the French and several times notices that there are different people among the French. A party of prisoners is taken out of Moscow, and together with the retreating army they go along the Smolensk road. During one of the crossings, Karataev falls ill and is killed by the French. After that, Bezukhov has a dream at a halt in which he sees a ball, the surface of which consists of drops. Drops move, move; “Here he is, Karataev, spilled over and disappeared,” Pierre dreams. The next morning, a detachment of prisoners was repulsed by Russian partisans.

Denisov, the commander of the partisan detachment, is going to join with a small detachment of Dolokhov to attack a large French transport with Russian prisoners. From the German general, the head of a large detachment, a messenger arrives with a proposal to join in joint action against the French. This messenger was Petya Rostov, who remained for a day in Denisov's detachment. Petya sees Tikhon Shcherbaty returning to the detachment, a peasant who went to "take his tongue" and escaped the chase. Dolokhov arrives and, together with Petya Rostov, goes on reconnaissance to the French. When Petya returns to the detachment, he asks the Cossack to sharpen his saber; he almost falls asleep, and he dreams of the music. The next morning, the detachment attacks the French transport, and Petya dies during the skirmish. Among the captured prisoners was Pierre.

After his release, Pierre is in Orel - he is ill, the physical hardships he has experienced are affecting, but mentally he feels freedom he has never experienced before. He learns about the death of his wife, that Prince Andrei was alive for another month after being wounded. Arriving in Moscow, Pierre goes to Princess Mary, where he meets Natasha. After the death of Prince Andrei, Natasha closed herself in her grief; from this state she is brought out by the news of the death of Petya. She does not leave her mother for three weeks, and only she can ease the grief of the countess. When Princess Marya leaves for Moscow, Natasha, at the insistence of her father, goes with her. Pierre discusses with Princess Mary the possibility of happiness with Natasha; Natasha also awakens love for Pierre.

Epilogue

Seven years have passed. Natasha marries Pierre in 1813. The old Count Rostov is dying. Nikolai retires, accepts an inheritance - the debts turn out to be twice as much as the estates. He, along with his mother and Sonya, settled in Moscow, in a modest apartment. Having met Princess Marya, he tries to be restrained and dry with her (the thought of marrying a rich bride is unpleasant to him), but an explanation takes place between them, and in the fall of 1814 Rostov marries Princess Bolkonskaya. They move to the Bald Mountains; Nikolai skillfully manages the household and soon pays off his debts. Sonya lives in his house; “She, like a cat, took root not with people, but with the house.”

In December 1820, Natasha and her children stayed with her brother. They are waiting for Pierre's arrival from Petersburg. Pierre arrives, brings gifts to everyone. In the office between Pierre, Denisov (he is also visiting the Rostovs) and Nikolai, a conversation takes place, Pierre is a member of a secret society; he talks about bad government and the need for change. Nikolai disagrees with Pierre and says that he cannot accept the secret society. During the conversation, Nikolenka Bolkonsky, the son of Prince Andrei, is present. At night, he dreams that he, along with Uncle Pierre, in helmets, as in the book of Plutarch, are walking ahead of a huge army. Nikolenka wakes up with thoughts of her father and the future glory.

retold

• Natalia Rostova- in this part, this heroine is shown as a selfless girl who, seeing the situation of the wounded, convinces her parents to donate carts for them. When, due to the war, the Rostov family was forced to leave Moscow, Natasha found out that in one of the huts, in the village of Mytishchi, where they temporarily stopped, there was a wounded Andrei Bolkonsky - and began to selflessly look after him.
• Andrey Bolkonsky- this part describes the case of how, after being wounded on the Borodino field, Andrey first gets to the dressing station, then to the village of Mytishchi. He asks for the gospel and thinks about the love of God. Here Andrei is found by Natalya and selflessly cares for her beloved.
• Pierre Bezukhov- in this part of the novel "War and Peace" is shown as a person who, being in a war, on the one hand, feels fear, wanting to be in normal conditions, on the other, he wants to do, as he believes, a good deed for his Fatherland, destroying main enemy - Napoleon. This plan fails. During a fire in Moscow, Pierre Bezukhov takes part in the rescue of a three-year-old girl, yielding to her mother's tearful pleas. He stood up for an Armenian girl, fighting with a Frenchman who was trying to rob her, for which he was captured.
• Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov - commander-in-chief of the Russian army, who takes care of saving his army, for the purpose of which during Patriotic War 1812 orders the retreat of Russian troops from Moscow.
• Count Rostopchin- Moscow Governor General. Under the guise of taking care of the people, he simply plays the role of "the leader of the people's feelings." Having received an order from Kutuzov to carry out the retreat of the Russian troops through Moscow without hindrance, he failed to organize anything.

Chapter first

In this chapter, Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy talks about the absolute continuity of movement, which is incomprehensible to the human mind.

Chapter Two

The goal of the movement of the French army is Moscow, and it rushes towards it with the force of swiftness. The Russian army is forced to retreat, but as it retreats, bitterness against the enemy grows in it. When Kutuzov and his entire army were already confident that the Battle of Borodino had been won, news began to arrive of heavy losses in the detachments of fighters.

Chapter Three

The Russian troops retreating from Borodino stood at Filey. Suddenly, Yermolov, who was traveling to inspect the positions, informed Kutuzov that there was no way to fight in this position, to which the field marshal reacted with irony, doubting Yermolov's health.

Kutuzov, leaving the carriage, sat down on a bench on the edge of the road. He was surrounded by generals, and many made their proposals for the protection of Moscow from the enemy. The commander-in-chief, listening to the opinions of those close to him, clearly understood that there was no physical possibility to protect Moscow from the enemy in the full sense of these words, and now in no case should you enter into battle, otherwise confusion will occur.

“Is it really I who allowed Napoleon to reach Moscow, and when did I do this?” - experienced Kutuzov and suffered from this question, which he so often asked himself. He clearly understood that the Russian troops must leave Moscow, retreat, and that the order must be given at all costs.

Chapter Four

In this chapter, the author describes a military council that took place not in a spacious house where the generals gathered, but in a simple, albeit the best, hut of an ordinary peasant Andrei Savastyanov. His granddaughter, six-year-old Malasha, watched with all her eyes as one by one the generals came in and sat down under the icons. Kutuzov also came here.

The council still did not begin, because everyone was waiting for Benisgen, who was late under the pretext of inspecting positions, although in fact the general was having lunch. Finally, he arrived, and Kutuzov, standing up, asked everyone present the question: “Should we leave the sacred and ancient capital of Russia without a fight, or defend it?” Is it necessary to risk the army or give Moscow without a fight? Debate began, but no consensus was reached. The commander-in-chief ordered a retreat.

Chapter Five

In circumstances that were more important than the retreat of the Russian army - the abandonment of Moscow and the burning of the city after the battle of Borodino - Rastopchin acted completely differently than Kutuzov. In all the cities of Russia, the people, with some carelessness, expected the enemy, without rebelling and without worrying about it. As soon as the enemy approached the city, the rich left, leaving their property, the poor - although they remained, burned everything they had acquired. “It is a shame to run from danger; only cowards are fleeing Moscow,” they were told, but those who understood the situation left, realizing that this was now necessary. Count Rostopchin in this case acted contradictoryly: “either he accepted the glory of burning Moscow, then he renounced it, then he ordered the people to catch all spies and bring them to him ...”

Chapter Six

Before Helen Bezukhova, a strange task arose: to maintain close relations with both the nobleman whom she met in St. Petersburg, and with the young prince from abroad - they met in Vilna. She found a way out by acting not by cunning, but by putting herself in the right position and making others feel guilty. When the foreigner began to reproach her, she proudly declared: “See the selfishness and cruelty of men! I didn't expect anything better. The woman sacrifices herself to you; she suffers, and here is her reward. Your highness, what right have you to demand from me an account of my affections and friendships? This is a man who was more than a father to me ... ”The young foreigner persuaded Bezukhov to accept the Catholic faith, taking her to the temple, where she performed certain rites of passage.

Chapter Seven

Helen was afraid that the secular authorities would condemn her conversion to Catholicism, and therefore decided to arouse jealousy in the nobleman, saying that the only way to get the right to her was marriage.

A rumor spread around Petersburg as to which of the two applicants Helen wants to marry, however, attention was not focused on the fact that before that she would have to divorce her husband. Only Maria Dmitrievna, who came to St. Petersburg, dared to express an opinion that was contrary to the whole of society.

Helen's mother, Princess Kuragina, also doubted the legality of the decision being made regarding the upcoming marriage, but she gave her arguments carefully.

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Having finally decided on the choice, Helen wrote a letter to Pierre Bezukhov, where she said that she had converted to the Catholic faith and intended to divorce him in order to subsequently marry.

Chapter Eight

Pierre Bezukhov, having got to the dressing station, seeing blood and hearing the groans and cries of the wounded, became confused. The only thing he wanted now was to be in normal conditions of life and fall asleep in his bed.

After walking about three versts along the high Mozhaisk road, Pierre sat down on its edge. Thinking, he lagged behind his own, but saw soldiers who, having kindled a fire, boiled lard. Taking advantage of the offer to eat, Pierre ate with pleasure what was poured out of the pot (the dish was called “kavardachok”). Then the soldiers led him to Mozhaisk and helped him find his own. There was no place in the hotels of the inn, and therefore Bezukhov had to lie down in his carriage.

Chapter Nine

As soon as Pierre Bezukhov laid his head on the pillow, it seemed to him that shots of cannons and shells were heard and the groans of the wounded were heard. He realized that, fortunately, it was only a dream. There was silence outside. Pierre fell asleep again, and he fancied either the words of a benefactor from the Masonic lodge, or Anatole and Dolokhov, who shouted and sang loudly ... He was awakened by the voice of the bereator: "It is necessary to harness, it's time to harness, your excellency!"

It turned out that the French had advanced into Mozhaisk, and it was necessary to retreat. Pierre went through the city on foot and everywhere he saw the suffering of the wounded left behind. On the way, he learned that his brother-in-law had died.

Chapter Ten

When Pierre Bezukhov returned to Moscow, he was met by the adjutant of Count Rostopchin, who said that they were looking for him everywhere. Pierre obeyed and, without stopping home, took a cab and drove to the commander-in-chief.

In the count's house, both the reception room and the hallway were full of officials. Everyone already knew that it was impossible to defend Moscow and that it would be surrendered to the enemy, and they talked about this topic. While waiting in the waiting room to be called, Pierre talked with those present, who expressed their opinion on what was happening.

Chapter Eleven

Finally, Pierre was called to the commander in chief. The conversation with Rastopchin was unpleasant, because he cited a certain Klyucharev as an example, who, under the guise of building a temple, destroys the "temple of his fatherland." Rostopchin insisted that Pierre end relations with such people and leave as soon as possible.

Bezukhov left Rastopchin very angry and immediately went home. His petitioners were waiting there, wishing to resolve their questions. Reluctantly accepting several of them, Pierre went to bed. The next morning a police official came and asked if Bezukhov had left or was leaving. Ignoring the people waiting for him in the living room, Pierre hurriedly dressed and went out through the back porch through the gate. The family never saw him again.

Chapter Twelve

Until the first of September, that is, until the time when the enemy occupied Moscow, the Rostovs remained in the city. The countess-mother was very worried about her sons - Petya and Nikolai, who served in the army. The thought that they might die terrified the poor woman. And in a dream she dreamed of murdered sons. To reassure Rostov, the count helped to ensure that Petya was transferred to the Bezukhov regiment, which was being formed near Moscow. The countess hoped that her beloved boy would be closer to home and in places of duty where there was no battle. It seemed to her mother that she did not love any of the children as much as Petya.

Although everyone had already left Moscow, Natalya did not want to hear anything until her treasure returned. But when he arrived on the twenty-eighth of August, he deliberately treated his mother coldly and avoided her tenderness, so as not to allow himself to feel sorry for himself. Petya kept the company of his sister Natalya, for whom he had tender brotherly feelings. “From the twenty-eighth to the thirty-first of August, all of Moscow was in trouble and in motion. Every day, thousands of the wounded in the Battle of Borodino were brought into and transported around Moscow to the Dorogomilovskaya outpost, and thousands of carts, with residents and property, went to other outposts ... ”The Rostovs, who were in trouble and on the move, were preparing to leave. Sonya was engaged in folding things, but was especially sad when she learned that Nikolai had mentioned Princess Marya in a letter. But the countess was sincerely happy, seeing God's providence in this and being sure that her son and Marya would unite their destinies.

Petya and Natasha did not help their parents get ready for the trip, but on the contrary, they interfered with everyone. They were cheerful - Petya was in anticipation of new, in his opinion, interesting events related to the battles; Natasha had been sad for too long, and now she had recovered, and there were no more reasons for sadness.

Chapter Thirteen

On the last day of August, there was a fuss in the Rostovs' house connected with the upcoming departure. Doors were thrown open, furniture removed, pictures taken. Natasha could not concentrate on any business, her soul did not lie to anything.

Natasha, instantly assessing the situation, went up to the major and asked permission for the wounded to stay with them. He agreed, but the father's consent was still needed. Count Rostov reacted absently to his daughter's request, allowing the wounded to be with them, but at the same time insisting on the urgent departure of his family.

Petya Rostov said at dinner that there would be a big battle on the Three Mountains and they told him to get ready, which caused great upset to his mother, who did not want her son to go to war again, but could not prevent it, realizing that Petya's sense of patriotism prevailed even over love for relatives. He will not listen to any arguments.

Chapter Fourteen

The fear of Countess Rostova was further aggravated by the stories of the atrocities that are happening in the city.

After dinner, the Rostovs began to pack their things, preparing for their imminent departure. Everyone participated in this - both adults, and Petya, and Sonya, and even Natasha, who believed that it was not necessary to take old dishes and carpets. Because of this, there was a disagreement during the training camp.

However hurried the Rostovs were, the departure had to be postponed until the morning, because not everything was packed by nightfall.

Chapter fifteen

Sunday was the last day of Moscow. It would seem that everything was as before, and only exorbitantly high prices indicated that trouble was approaching, and the city would be surrendered to the enemy.

Thirty loaded wagons belonging to the Rostovs came from the villages, which seemed to those around them to be enormous wealth. They even offered a lot of money for them. But this was not as important as the fact that servants and batmen came from the wounded officers, asking for help to give carts in order to take them out of Moscow. The butler categorically refused, and did not even want to inform the count about this; the countess, having learned that they wanted to use their carts, began to grumble, reproaching Ilya Andreevich: “they don’t give anything for the house, and now you want to destroy all of our children’s fortune ...” This conversation was heard by the daughter of the countess, Natasha Rostova.

Chapter Sixteen

On September 1, just on the eve of the Rostovs' departure from Moscow, Berg, Vera's husband, arrived from the army. Running into the living room, he greeted his relatives, asked about the health of his mother-in-law, but the count, seeing his son-in-law, asked how things were going on the military front. "What are the troops? Are they retreating or will there be more fighting? Ilya Andreevich asked. A dialogue began between them.

Meanwhile, Natasha Rostova, having learned about the difficult situation of the wounded, immediately took the situation into her own hands, tearfully and even indignantly asking her parents to help in the officer's request for carts in order to transport them to a safe place. “Mommy, this is impossible; look what's in the yard! she screamed. - They stay! The girl was very worried. And suddenly, under such pressure, the countess gave in, saying: "Do what you want." Ilya Andreevich was delighted that his daughter had ensured that the wounded would not remain in Moscow, because he himself wanted to help the unfortunate. Having asked permission to dispose of the placement of the wounded on carts, Natasha began to actively work in this direction. The family helped a kind girl.

Chapter Seventeen

Everything was ready for departure, carts with the wounded left the yard one after another. Suddenly, Sonya Rostova drew attention to the carriage, in which there was a familiar face. It turned out that it was the wounded Andrei Bolkonsky. “They say at death,” they said about him. Sonya conveyed the sad news to the countess, and she, crying, thought about how to tell Natasha about this, because she foresaw in advance the reaction of a sensitive and impulsive girl to the news of her ex-fiance.

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Finally, everyone was on their way. Natasha has not yet been admitted that Andrei Bolkonsky is dying and is traveling with them.

Suddenly, when they were driving around the Sukharev Tower, Natasha, among the people who were walking and riding in carts, noticed Pierre Bezukhov and cried out joyfully: “Look, it’s him.”

However, Pierre did not share Natasha's joy, moreover, his face was sad, and it turned out that he was staying in Moscow. Count Bezukhov answered questions absently and asked that they not ask him about anything. Leaving behind the carriage, Pierre stepped onto the sidewalk.

Chapter Eighteen

While Pierre's acquaintances were worried about where he had disappeared from the house, Bezukhov lived for two days in the empty apartment of the late Bezdeev. What was the reason for his sudden disappearance? Firstly, the urgent advice of Rostopchin, who ordered to leave the city as soon as possible; secondly - and this was the last straw - Bezukhov was informed that a Frenchman was waiting for him in the waiting room, who brought a letter from his wife Elena Vasilyevna. Pierre promised to meet the Frenchman, and he himself, taking his hat, went out through the back door of the office.

Having found Bezdeev's house, which he had not been in for a long time, Bezukhov asked Sofya Danilovna and, having learned that she had left for the Torzhov village, he nevertheless entered under the pretext that he needed to sort out books.

Warning the servant Gerasim not to say who he was in any case, Pierre asked to buy a peasant dress and a pistol. It was when Bezukhov and Gerasim went to buy a gun that he met the Rostovs.

Chapter Nineteen

On the first of September, at night, Kutuzov gave the order for the retreat of Russian troops from Moscow to the Ryazan road.

"Could it be otherwise?" thought Napoleon, believing that the Russian capital was already at his feet. After breakfast, the French emperor again stood on Poklonnaya Hill, thinking and inventing a speech with which he would address the boyars.

Suddenly the emperor, feeling that the majestic moment was going on too long, gave a sign with his hand, and after the signal of the cannon was heard, the troops moved into the city.

Chapter Twenty

Moscow was empty, despite the fact that there was still a certain percentage of inhabitants in it. Restless and tired, Napoleon, wishing to observe the rules of decency, was waiting for the deputation. Finally, he ordered a carriage to be brought in, and, getting into the carriage, with the words “The denouement of the theatrical performance failed,” he drove to the suburbs.

Chapter twenty one

The Russian army, passing through Moscow, carried away the last inhabitants and the wounded. During the movement of troops there was a stampede. Strong cries of a large crowd were heard on the Moskvoretsky Bridge, and some woman squealed terribly. It turns out that this happened because General Yermolov, having learned that the soldiers were fleeing, ordered to remove the guns and said that he would shoot at the bridge, which was filled with people.

Chapter twenty two

The city itself was deserted. There were no sounds of passing carts, the footsteps of pedestrians were very rare. It was quiet in the Rostovs' yard too. Of the Rostovs' household, only a child remained - the Cossack Mishka, who was the grandson of Vasilyevich, the janitor Ignat, Mavra Kuzminichna and Vasilyich.

Suddenly an officer came up to the gate and began to ask to be allowed to speak with Ilya Andreyevich Rostov. Upon learning that the owners had left, the officer was upset. It turned out that this was a relative of the count, and Mavra Kuzminichna, immediately noticing this, decided to help the poor man in worn boots and gave him twenty rubles.

Chapter twenty three

In an unfinished house, on Varvarka, in a drinking establishment, drunken cries and songs were heard. About ten factory workers sang at random, in drunken voices. Suddenly, blows were heard, a fight broke out in the door between the kisser and the blacksmith, who was killed during the scuffle.

Another, small group of people gathered at the wall of Kitay-gorod and listened to a man who read the decree of August 31st. To make sure that the decree was true, wanting to serve for the good of the Fatherland, the people moved to the chief of police, but he, frightened, ran away from the crowd in leaps and bounds.

Chapter twenty four

Outraged and upset that he was not invited to the military council, Count Rostopchin returned to Moscow. After dinner, he was awakened by a courier who brought a letter from Kutuzov, in which he asked to send police officials in order to lead the troops through the city. Although Rastopchin knew that Moscow would be abandoned, this written request annoyed him. In the future, in his notes, he described the reasons for his attitude to what was happening: thousands of residents were deceived by the fact that Moscow would not be surrendered, the Moscow shrine, bread supplies, even weapons were not taken out.

There was no reason for the revolt of the people, the inhabitants left, the retreating troops filled the city, but for some reason Rostopchin was worried. It turned out that this man did not know the people he led at all, he just played a beautiful role that he liked. But as soon as the event took on real, historical proportions, there was no longer any need for the role of Rostopchin, this game turned out to be meaningless.

All night long, the greatly irritated Count Rostopchin gave orders, ordering the release of the fire brigade, the prisoners from the prison, and even the madmen from the yellow house. Having heard that Vereshchagin had not yet been executed, Rostopchin ordered that he be brought to him.

chapter twenty five

There came a time when no one asked the count's orders anymore: everyone who remained in the city decided for themselves what to do. Rostopchin, gloomy and dissatisfied, left for Raskolniki. The police chief and adjutant came in to tell him that the horses were ready, but also announced that a huge crowd of people were waiting outside the count's door. Rostopchin went to the window to see the assembled people. Then, ignoring the police chief's suggestion as to what to do with so many people, the count thought: "Here it is, folks, these scum of the population, the plebeians whom they raised with their stupidity! They need a sacrifice." And, having gone out, greeted the people, he set the angry people against his enemy Vereshchagin, accusing the poor man of treason. After such words, the massacre of the victim followed, which Rostopchin ordered to be killed. A tall fellow who had the imprudence to cling to Vereshchagin's neck also died. After the anger of the crowd was satisfied, Count Rostopchin got into the carriage and left. Arriving at Vacation home and having taken up household chores, he completely calmed down, drowning out the reproaches of his conscience. After some time, Rostopchin left Sokolniki and went to the Yauzovsky bridge to meet Kutuzov there, to whom he wanted to express angry words. On the way, he met a madman who, seeing him, ran next to the carriage, uttering ridiculous words: “Three times they killed me, three times I rose from the dead. They stoned me, crucified me... I will rise... I shall rise... I shall rise."

Rastopchin nevertheless achieved the intended goal. He met Kutuzov near the Yauzovsky bridge and reproached him for allegedly saying that he would not surrender Moscow without a fight, but he deceived him. And suddenly the Commander-in-Chief quietly said: "I will not give up Moscow without giving battle." These words evoked a strange reaction from Rostopchin: he hastily moved away from Kutuzov and suddenly, picking up a whip, began shouting to disperse the assembled wagons.

Chapter twenty six

At noon, Murat's troops entered Moscow. A small crowd of residents who remained in Moscow gathered around this "long-haired boss" and wondered who it was. Murat, turning to the interpreter, asked where the Russian troops were. The French officer reported to him that the gates to the fortress were closed and, perhaps, there was an ambush. Murat ordered to shoot the gates with light guns. A skirmish began between the French and those who were outside the gates. No one knew who these people were, but they were all killed.

When the soldiers of the army, exhausted and exhausted, dispersed to their apartments, they could not refrain from robbing what was acquired by the owners.

On the same day, French commanders issued orders to, firstly, forbid the troops to disperse around the city, and secondly, to stop all looting and oppression of the inhabitants, but they could not keep the hungry soldiers from looting. As a result of the outrages, fires also started. The city was destroyed. Moscow burned down.

chapter twenty seven

Pierre Bezukhov, in his seclusion, was close to insanity. Looking for a quiet refuge, he found it in the office of the late Iosif Alekseevich. Thinking that he would defend Moscow, Pierre bought a caftan and a pistol. He was haunted by the relentless thought - to kill Napoleon and thereby either die or "stop the misfortune of all of Europe." He drank vodka, slept on a rough bed, on dirty linen, and was in a state that looked like insanity.

But in an even more terrible state was Makar Alekseich, who, being drunk, saw Pierre's pistol on the table, grabbed it and began to shout: “To arms! Aboard!" They tried to take him down.

In this form, they were caught by two mounted Frenchmen approaching the house.

Chapter twenty eight

The French soldiers entered the dwelling and were pleased that they got into such a good apartment. They began to talk with Gerasim and Pierre, but the first did not know French, the second - pretended not to know - until the drunken Makar Alekseich shot at the French officer. Thank God, there were no casualties, because Pierre defended the Frenchman in time, snatching a pistol from the insane Makar. Further, Bezukhov, forgetting about his intention not to give out his knowledge foreign language, turned to the Frenchman with the words: “Are you not injured?” He began to beg the officer not to deal with Makar Alekseich, convincing him that he had done it in madness. Hearing that Pierre was fluent in French, the officer thought he was French and was convinced of this even when Bezukhov admitted that he was in fact Russian. Grateful for saving his life, the officer pardoned Makar Alekseevich, ordering him to be released.

chapter twenty nine

No matter how Pierre assured the captain that he was not French, the officer did not want to hear anything. He convinced Bezukhov that he was forever connected with him, because he was very grateful for saving his life. In this man, Pierre saw so much nobility, so much good nature, that he involuntarily shook the outstretched hand. "Captain Rambal, 13th Light Regiment, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for the Cause of the Seventh of September," he introduced himself, smiling. In a conversation with this cheerful, kind officer, Pierre felt a sense of satisfaction.

Food was brought, and Rambal invited Pierre, who gladly agreed, because he was very hungry. They were talking in French during the meal, but suddenly the conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Morel, who came to tell the captain that the Wirtemberg hussars had arrived and wanted to put their horses in the same yard where the captain's horses stood. He asked the senior non-commissioned officer on what basis they occupy an apartment that is already occupied. Finally, the German, whose speech was translated by Pierre, surrendered and led his soldiers away.

Pierre was tormented by the consciousness of his own weakness. He understood that now he could not kill Napoleon.

Suddenly, the captain's cheerful conversation, which had previously been amusing for Bezukhov, became disgusting to him. He wanted to leave, but continued to sit in the same place. Rambal opened up with him and spoke about his childhood and youth, Pierre also suddenly, unexpectedly for himself, told the Frenchman that he loved Natasha Rostov, but she could not belong to him. Finally, he revealed to the officer both his position and his real title. The Frenchman was surprised how a man, being so rich, remains in Moscow and tries to hide his rank and even his name.

A fire started on Petrovka, but it was very far away, so there was no reason for unrest yet.

Chapter Thirty

The Rostovs left very late and were forced to stay in one of the huts located in Mytishchi, because the train took them only to this place.
In the autumn darkness of the night, the groans of the wounded man sounded terrible, who was in a hut next to the Rostovs and was in severe pain due to a broken hand.

Suddenly, everyone saw another fire that started in Moscow, and they were already scared. There was no one to put it out. Frightened people sighed, prayed, but could not do anything.

Chapter thirty one

Returning, the valet reported to Count Ilya Andreevich that fires had begun in Moscow. All the Rostovs were horrified by this news: Countess Natalya began to cry, Sonya was frightened, Natasha drooped and turned pale. Struck by the news of the wounding of Andrei Bolkonsky, she now spoke out of place and could focus on little. She sat motionless, some kind of decision was read in her eyes, but what exactly, her relatives could not understand.

First, Natalya pretended to be asleep, and then, under the cover of night, when all her relatives had fallen asleep, she went out into the hallway, and from there into the yard. The girl pursued the goal of seeing Andrei Bolkonsky. And she found her beloved in the hut, among the wounded. “He was the same as always; but the inflamed complexion of his face, the brilliant eyes fixed enthusiastically on her, and in particular the tender childish neck protruding from the laid back collar of his shirt, gave him a special, innocent, childish look, which, however, she had never seen in Prince Andrei. Seeing Natalya, he held out his hand to her.

chapter thirty two

After Prince Andrei Bolkonsky woke up at the dressing station, which was located on the Borodino field, he was almost constantly unconscious. The wound seemed so serious that he should have died very soon. However, contrary to forecasts, on the seventh day Andrei ate bread and drank tea. The doctor noticed that the patient's condition improved. But when Bolkonsky was transferred to Mytishchi, being in a hut, due to severe pain caused by movement, he again lost consciousness. Recovering, he demanded tea. The patient's pulse improved, and the doctor, being convinced that this wounded man had very little time left to live, was even upset, assuming that Andrei would die anyway, but even in greater suffering than now.

After drinking tea, Andrei asked for the Gospel, but not in order to read it. He wanted to partake of this Holy Book, and feeling it nearby, he thought about God's love for humanity. “Love your neighbors, love your enemies. To love everything is to love God in all manifestations, thought Andrei. - You can love a dear person with human love; but only the enemy can be loved with the love of God.” “God's love cannot change,” Bolkonsky rejoiced in his soul.

Then he began to think about Natasha, scrolling through the events associated with his refusal to her, realizing the cruelty of the breakup, understanding her shame and remorse about what had happened. And suddenly, to his immense surprise, Andrey saw a real living Natasha Rostova near his bed. She knelt down, kissed his hand and asked for forgiveness. “I love you,” Andrey said, “I love you more, better than before.”

Awakened by what was happening, the doctor made a stern remark to the lovers, ordering Natasha to leave. Countess Rostova had already discovered her daughter's disappearance and, guessing where she might be, sent Sophia after her. Natasha returned to the hut, and, sobbing, fell on her bed. Since then, she has constantly looked after the wounded Bolkonsky. The countess did not resist her daughter, despite the fact that Andrei could die at any moment in her arms.

chapter thirty three

On September 3, Pierre Bezukhov woke up broken, with a terrible headache and an incomprehensible feeling of guilt for himself. The reason was yesterday's communication with Rambal.

The clock was already eleven in the morning, and Bezukhov remembered what he had to do that day. He was in a hurry to carry out his plan. Picking up a pistol, Pierre was about to leave, when suddenly the thought came to him - is he doing the right thing, that he carries a weapon without carefully hiding it. He thought about the better to destroy the main enemy of Russia - with a pistol or, after all, with a dagger. On reflection, he quickly took the dagger he had bought the day before and hid it under his waistcoat.

The fire that Pierre saw yesterday has intensified significantly. The count decided to go to the place where he was going to implement the plan he had conceived. The streets and lanes were deserted, the smell of burning and smoke was everywhere.

Pierre was afraid that he would not be able to carry out his intention, but at the same time he did not know that Napoleon Bonaparte was already in the Kremlin and, sitting in the royal office, being in a gloomy mood, gave orders.

Bezukhov was approaching Povarskaya Street, but the fire in this place grew stronger and stronger, the fire flared up more and more. As if not realizing the danger of the situation, Pierre walked forward. Suddenly he heard the desperate cry of a woman and, stopping, raised his head. Away from the road, on a pile of household belongings, sat a family of fire victims. Already an elderly woman, crying heavily, was saying something, little dirty, very poorly dressed girls looked at their mother with mute horror, in the arms of an old nanny a frightened boy of about seven was crying angrily, a dirty barefoot girl, scorched by a fire, pulled her burnt hair with horror sitting on the chest. Nearby, a short man, dressed in a uniform, with a stone face, was raking chests, looking for at least some clothes from there.

It was the father of the family. The woman, seeing Pierre, ran up to him and, falling to her knees, began to tearfully beg for help. Crying and lamenting, she told that they had lost youngest daughter, Katenka, who did not have time to snatch from the fire. Compassionate Pierre hurried to help, where the girl named Aniska led him. The whole street was covered with black acrid smoke. Approaching the house, Pierre began to ask the French who were there if they had seen the child. They pointed him to a circle where a little three-year-old girl was lying under a bench. Bezukhov grabbed her in his arms and ran back to give the biting and resisting child to a desperate mother.

chapter thirty four

In a short time, while Pierre took measures to save the girl, the appearance of Povarskaya Street changed for the worse: everything was filled with fleeing people and dragged out belongings. Pierre was carrying a girl who was sitting in his arms and, like a wild animal, looked around. He was looking for Katya's mother, but for some reason he did not find this family, which had been here until recently.

Suddenly he noticed an Armenian family, and most of all drew attention to a beautiful young woman who looked at the ground with large black eyes, as if afraid of her beauty.

Pierre and the child were noticed and began to ask who he was looking for. Having found out whose child it was, Bezukhov wanted to go and give the child away, when he suddenly saw how two French soldiers first approached the Armenian family, and then one of them began to loot, forcibly removing an expensive necklace from the beautiful Armenian woman. Bezukhov, seeing this lawlessness, quickly gave the child to one woman, and began to stand up for the girl, fighting with the Frenchman. For this, he was taken prisoner and placed under strict guard, because he seemed the most suspicious of the remaining native residents of Moscow, who were also captured.

(30) Pierre first follows the gradual heat of the battle from the mound, and then jumps into its very thick. (31) The fighters of the Raevsky battery are perplexedly looking at a fat man in a white hat with a smile on his face, who drove into their line. Around Pierre, the dead and wounded fall, and the cannonballs fall next to him. A hot battle for the battery boils. Helping the soldiers, Pierre runs after the shells, but a cannonball hits the box with them. Pierre comes to his senses, lying on the ground near the green burnt boards. (32) The French break into the battery. One of them rushes at Pierre, but this strong man throws him away from himself. The Russians beat off the battery with a counterattack. Looking at the terrible massacre around, Pierre is still waiting for its participants to be horrified by their murders and stop them. During a brief lull, Pierre wanders aimlessly from the battle behind rows of litters filled with wounded.

(33) Napoleon watches the progress of the battle through a spyglass. He gives orders, but, according to Tolstoy, they were all late for the constantly changing events on the field, and did not affect the battle in any way. (34) Napoleon sees his French, contrary to custom, return from battle upset and frightened by the stamina of the Russians. He begins to doubt victory. For the first time, war seems to him unnecessary and terrible. The generals ask him to bring his old guard into battle, but Bonaparte does not dare to use the last reserve "three thousand two hundred miles from France." (35) Kutuzov also has little effect on the course of the battle: he only allows what needs to be done to be done, allows the excellent spirit of his troops to triumph. The French never manage to shake the Russian army. (36) The regiment of Prince Andrei was moved into battle only at the second hour of the day, but in one of the most dangerous places, under the fierce fire of enemy artillery. Bolkonsky paces the ranks, wanting to cheer up his people. A grenade falls next to him. It is necessary to go to bed, but Prince Andrei does not want to show the soldiers an example of cowardice - and receives a serious wound in the stomach from the explosion. He comes to his senses at the dressing station, feeling that for some reason he is sorry to part with his life. (37) Among the wounded moaning around, Bolkonsky suddenly notices his enemy - Anatol Kuragin, to whom the doctors show his leg that has just been cut off. Prince Andrei recalls the naive, enthusiastic Natasha at the ball. From an excess of his feelings, compassion penetrates both to her and to the recently hated Anatole. Bolkonsky understands that the meaning of life is in love for people, which Princess Marya taught him. With her, he would have lived the rest of his days, but now it's too late ... (38) The sight of the Borodino field, littered with the bodies of the dead, shocks even Napoleon. But this man, clouded in mind and conscience, cannot renounce his deeds, praised by half the world, and begins again to dutifully fulfill that cruel, inhuman role that is destined for him. (39) Historians believe that the Battle of Borodino was lost by the Russians. But Tolstoy believes that they won it. The enemy saw here before him an unshakable people - and this became the key to the coming catastrophe of Napoleon in Russia.

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