This reader presents a novel "Dubrovskij" (Dubrovsky) by Alexander Pushkin, a great Russian writer of the 19th century.
This is a romantic love story of a young lady and a young man, but at the same time it is a tragic one as well. This is a book about love and fidelity, honour and dignity, nobility and betrayal.

The text of the novel has been adapted for learners of the Russian language working at B1 level. Commentaries on the text and comprehension exercises are included with the book to check understanding. The reader also provides the most interesting facts about Pushkin's life.