The Night Before Christmas
por Nikolai Gógol
Written in 1831 by the father of Russian literature, this uproarious tale tells of the blacksmith Vakulas battle with the devil, who has stolen the moon and hidden it in his pocket, allowing him to wreak havoc on the village …
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Written in 1831 by the father of Russian literature, this uproarious tale tells of the blacksmith Vakulas battle with the devil, who has stolen the moon and hidden it in his pocket, allowing him to wreak havoc on the village of Dikanka. Both the devil and Vakula are in love with Oksana, the most beautiful girl in Dikanka. Vakula is determined to win her over; the devil, equally determined, unleashes a snowstorm to thwart Vakulas efforts. Zany and mischievous, and drawing inspiration from the f
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