The collection includes brilliant comedies by Russian literary classics—D. Fonvizin’s “The Minor,” A. Griboyedov’s “Woe from Wit,” and N. Gogol’s “The Inspector General.” Funny and absurd situations, vivid characters, the inimitable flavor of Russian life, satirical depictions of familiar things, and the rich language of the characters—these elements made the plays true masterpieces of drama. These comedies have supplied hundreds of winged phrases, aphorisms, and quotes, and the names of their protagonists have become archetypes.