At our first meeting, we explored Chekhov’s short stories, shared our impressions, and discussed questions with no easy answers. Join us on November 20 at 7:00 p.m. to continue the conversation—this time with Leo Tolstoy’s novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich.

The title may sound sombre, but we invite you to approach this story as an opportunity to reflect on life—on human connection, sincerity, and what truly matters to each of us.

This is a place to share your thoughts, listen to others, and discover something new in familiar stories.

Please read the stories beforehand so we can spend our time sharing impressions, favourite moments and discussing the big questions. All three are readily available online in English translation.

📅 Date: November 20, 2026
🕑 Time: 19:00 PM
📍 Venue: Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing

💬 Discussion in English

Participation is free. Please scan the QR code to register.

We look forward to welcoming you!