Kapteenin tytär

Translated by Samuli Suomalainen

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"Kapteenin tytär" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a historical novel first published in 1836. Set during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773–1774, it follows young officer Pyotr Grinyov as he navigates love, loyalty, and survival at a remote Russian fortress. When the insurgent leader Pugachev besieges the fort, Pyotr must balance his duty to the Empire with an unexpected bond formed during a blizzard rescue. As rebellion erupts and accusations of treason mount, his beloved Masha risks everything to save him from execution.

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