Tobol

Alexei Viktorovich Ivanov’s novel “Tobol” is a sweeping historical epic in two volumes. Set during the era of Peter the Great’s reforms in Siberia, in the city of Tobolsk and its surroundings, the work immerses readers in the atmosphere of the early eighteenth century, tracing the destinies of diverse figures — from Swedish prisoners of war and disgraced nobles to local inhabitants and Orthodox missionaries. The author masterfully weaves historical facts with artistic fiction, crafting a vivid and authentic portrait of Siberian life in that era.