Dead Souls

In a quiet provincial town, a gentleman arrives in a stylish britchka, a carriage favored by those of modest wealth and status. His presence goes largely unnoticed, sparking only a brief conversation among local peasants about the carriage's potential journey to Moscow, but not to Kazan. The narrative sets a tone of understated observation, hinting at the social dynamics and the indifference of the townsfolk towards newcomers, while introducing a character who, though unremarkable in appearance, becomes the catalyst for unfolding events.