This famous comedy in verse, written in the early 19th century, tells the story of Chatsky’s return to Moscow after a long absence. The protagonist clashes with conservative Muscovite society, which rejects his progressive views and declares him insane. The work is a sharp satire aimed at the aristocratic society of that time. The play masterfully depicts the social contradictions of the era—the conflict between old and new worldviews. Thanks to its vivid characters and aphoristic language, many expressions from the comedy have become common idioms in the Russian language.