The destiny of a man in the fate of the Fatherland (based on the dilogy «Byli I Nebyli» by Boris Vasiliev)
The destiny of a man in the fate of the Fatherland (based on the dilogy «Byli I Nebyli» by Boris Vasiliev) The theme of spiritual fortitude and personal heroism of the Russian people in the context of the heroic history of the country has 38 become one of the leading themes of Boris Vasiliev's artistic heritage. The dilogy «Byli I Nebyli» is devoted to the history of the Olexins nobiliary family that responded to the call for help of the Balkan peoples, historically perceived by Russians as their Slavic blood brothers.The characters are left with a choice a worthy life or death. The romantic devotion to the great cause of serving the Fatherland wins. Boris Vasiliev depicts war not only in external events and the characters' actions, but also through their inner experiences. Thus, the theme of war in the novels is presented from two perspectives simultaneously: «the man in the war» and «the war in the man».