
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev's novel, “Fathers and Sons,” is one of the most significant works of 19th-century Russian literature. The plot centers on the conflict between generations, represented by the confrontation between the young nihilist Evgeny Bazarov and the representatives of the noble intelligentsia. The work deeply explores the social and philosophical questions of its time, reflecting the ideological contradictions of the era of great reforms in Russia.