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Куст сирени
«Куст сирени» Александра Куприна – рассказ об истинной верности и любви***. Чтобы помочь мужу в сдаче экзамена, Верочка идет на все, не жалея денег и сил, ее преданность и доброта приводят к торжеству справедливости. Перу автора принадлежат такие известные произведения как «Белый пудель», «В недрах земли», «Винная бочка», «Волшебный ковер», «Друзья», «Жидкое солнце», «Звезда Соломона», «Жрец», «Изумруд», «На реке» и др. Александр Куприн – русский писатель-реалист, автор психологических повестей и рассказов.
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21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2017
About the author
Aleksandr Kuprin
909 books165 followersAleksandr Kuprin (Russian: Александр Иванович Куприн; 7 September 1870 in the village of Narovchat in the Penza Oblast - August 25, 1938 in Leningrad) was a Russian writer, pilot, explorer and adventurer who is perhaps best known for his story The Duel (1905). Other well-known works include Moloch (1896), Olesya (1898), Junior Captain Rybnikov (1906), Emerald (1907), and The Garnet Bracelet (1911) (which was made into a 1965 movie). Vladimir Nabokov styled him the Russian Kipling for his stories about pathetic adventure-seekers, who are often "neurotic and vulnerable."
Kuprin was a son of Ivan Ivanovich Kuprin, a minor government official who died of cholera during 1871 at the age of thirty-seven years. His mother, Liubov' Alekseevna Kuprina, Tatar princess (of the Kulunchakovs), like many other nobles in Russia, had lost most of her wealth during the 19th century. Kuprin attended the Razumovsky boarding school during 1876, and during 1880 finished his education in the Second Moscow Military High School (Cadet Corps) and Alexander Military School, spending a total of ten years in these elite military institutions. His first short story, The Last Debut, was published during 1889 in a satirical periodical. "In February 1902, Kuprin and Maria Karlovna Davydova were married, their daughter Lidia born in 1903." Kuprin's mother died during 1910.
Kuprin ended military service during 1894, after which he tried many types of job, including provincial journalism, dental care, land surveying, acting, circus performer, church singer, doctor, hunter, fisher, etc. Reportedly, "all of these were subsequently reflected in his fiction." His first essays were published in Kiev in two collections. Reportedly, "although he lived in an age when writers were carried away by literary experiments, Kuprin did not seek innovation and wrote only about the things he himself had experienced and his heroes are the next generation after Chekhov's pessimists."
Although the 1896 short story Moloch first made his name known as a writer, it was his novel The Duel (1905) which made him famous. "Kuprin was highly praised by fellow writers including Anton Chekhov, Maxim Gorky, Leonid Andreyev, Nobel Prize-winning Ivan Bunin" and Leo Tolstoy who acclaimed him a true successor to Chekhov. After publication of The Duel he paid less and less interest to fancy literature and began to spend time in pubs and brothels. His sensationalist novel about the lurid life of prostitutes, The Pit (1915), was accused by Russian critics of excessive Naturalism.
Although not a conservative, he did not agree with Bolshevism. While working for a brief time with Maxim Gorky at the World Literature publishing company, he criticized the Soviet regime. During spring 1919, from Gatchina near Petrograd, Kuprin left the country for France. He lived in Paris for most of the next 17 years, succumbing to alcoholism. He wrote about this in much of his work. He eventually returned to Moscow on May 31, 1937, just a year before his death, at the height of the Great Purge. His return earned publication of his works within the Soviet Union.
Kuprin died during the spring of 1938 in Leningrad and is interred near his fellow writers at the Literaturskiye Mostki in the Volkovo Cemetery (Volkovskoye Memorial Cemetery) in Leningrad. A minor planet 3618 Kuprin, discovered by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Stepanovich Chernykh in 1979 is named after him.
Reportedly, "even today, Alexander Kuprin remains one of the widest read classics in Russian literature", with many films based on his works, "which are also read over the radio", partly due to "his vivid stories of the lives of ordinary people and unhappy love, his descriptions of the military and brothels, making him a writer for all times and places."
Kuprin was a son of Ivan Ivanovich Kuprin, a minor government official who died of cholera during 1871 at the age of thirty-seven years. His mother, Liubov' Alekseevna Kuprina, Tatar princess (of the Kulunchakovs), like many other nobles in Russia, had lost most of her wealth during the 19th century. Kuprin attended the Razumovsky boarding school during 1876, and during 1880 finished his education in the Second Moscow Military High School (Cadet Corps) and Alexander Military School, spending a total of ten years in these elite military institutions. His first short story, The Last Debut, was published during 1889 in a satirical periodical. "In February 1902, Kuprin and Maria Karlovna Davydova were married, their daughter Lidia born in 1903." Kuprin's mother died during 1910.
Kuprin ended military service during 1894, after which he tried many types of job, including provincial journalism, dental care, land surveying, acting, circus performer, church singer, doctor, hunter, fisher, etc. Reportedly, "all of these were subsequently reflected in his fiction." His first essays were published in Kiev in two collections. Reportedly, "although he lived in an age when writers were carried away by literary experiments, Kuprin did not seek innovation and wrote only about the things he himself had experienced and his heroes are the next generation after Chekhov's pessimists."
Although the 1896 short story Moloch first made his name known as a writer, it was his novel The Duel (1905) which made him famous. "Kuprin was highly praised by fellow writers including Anton Chekhov, Maxim Gorky, Leonid Andreyev, Nobel Prize-winning Ivan Bunin" and Leo Tolstoy who acclaimed him a true successor to Chekhov. After publication of The Duel he paid less and less interest to fancy literature and began to spend time in pubs and brothels. His sensationalist novel about the lurid life of prostitutes, The Pit (1915), was accused by Russian critics of excessive Naturalism.
Although not a conservative, he did not agree with Bolshevism. While working for a brief time with Maxim Gorky at the World Literature publishing company, he criticized the Soviet regime. During spring 1919, from Gatchina near Petrograd, Kuprin left the country for France. He lived in Paris for most of the next 17 years, succumbing to alcoholism. He wrote about this in much of his work. He eventually returned to Moscow on May 31, 1937, just a year before his death, at the height of the Great Purge. His return earned publication of his works within the Soviet Union.
Kuprin died during the spring of 1938 in Leningrad and is interred near his fellow writers at the Literaturskiye Mostki in the Volkovo Cemetery (Volkovskoye Memorial Cemetery) in Leningrad. A minor planet 3618 Kuprin, discovered by Soviet astronomer Nikolai Stepanovich Chernykh in 1979 is named after him.
Reportedly, "even today, Alexander Kuprin remains one of the widest read classics in Russian literature", with many films based on his works, "which are also read over the radio", partly due to "his vivid stories of the lives of ordinary people and unhappy love, his descriptions of the military and brothels, making him a writer for all times and places."
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September 10, 2025the sweetest four pages in my life
July 11, 2026
The Lilac Bush completely won me over. To me, it is a story about feminine wisdom and about creating the right atmosphere within a family. If Vera lived today, she would probably be an outstanding speaker, running popular workshops and courses on how to understand a man and build a happy relationship. Some psychologists even suggest a formula for a successful marriage: from a woman's side, 90% understanding and 10% love—and vice versa from a man's side. Whether or not one agrees with those exact numbers, the idea certainly resonates with this story.
I'd like to believe that Vera's feelings are reciprocated, and that her husband truly appreciates and loves her, recognizing the immense role she plays in their family. It's a pity that this aspect isn't explored more deeply in the story. Vera is the kind of person who inspires, supports, and encourages others to grow and create a better life. It's not that she is necessarily wiser than her husband; rather, her greatest strength is her remarkable optimism, her ability to see opportunities where others see problems, and her talent for finding solutions. I believe that this is a timeless quality that will always be invaluable.
"Куст сирени" меня совершенно очаровал. Для меня это произведение о женской мудрости и о том, как создаётся правильная атмосфера в семье. Если бы Вера жила в наше время, она наверняка стала бы блестящим спикером, проводила бы популярные мастер-классы и марафоны о том, как понимать мужчину и строить счастливые отношения. Ведь любовь в паре во многом держится на способности женщины по-настоящему понимать своего мужчину и, конечно, любить его. 90% понимания, 10% любви со стороны женщины и наоборот со стороны мужчины - психологи дают такую формулу счастливого брака.
Хочется верить, что чувства Веры взаимны, что её муж так же ценит и любит её, понимая, какую огромную роль она играет в их семье. Жаль, что эта линия в книге не раскрыта. Вера становится тем самым человеком, который вдохновляет, поддерживает, помогает расти и создавать благополучие. И дело даже не в том, что она умнее своего мужа. Скорее, её главное достоинство - удивительный оптимизм, умение видеть возможности там, где другие видят проблемы, и способность находить решения. Мне кажется, это качество было и всегда будет бесценным.
I'd like to believe that Vera's feelings are reciprocated, and that her husband truly appreciates and loves her, recognizing the immense role she plays in their family. It's a pity that this aspect isn't explored more deeply in the story. Vera is the kind of person who inspires, supports, and encourages others to grow and create a better life. It's not that she is necessarily wiser than her husband; rather, her greatest strength is her remarkable optimism, her ability to see opportunities where others see problems, and her talent for finding solutions. I believe that this is a timeless quality that will always be invaluable.
"Куст сирени" меня совершенно очаровал. Для меня это произведение о женской мудрости и о том, как создаётся правильная атмосфера в семье. Если бы Вера жила в наше время, она наверняка стала бы блестящим спикером, проводила бы популярные мастер-классы и марафоны о том, как понимать мужчину и строить счастливые отношения. Ведь любовь в паре во многом держится на способности женщины по-настоящему понимать своего мужчину и, конечно, любить его. 90% понимания, 10% любви со стороны женщины и наоборот со стороны мужчины - психологи дают такую формулу счастливого брака.
Хочется верить, что чувства Веры взаимны, что её муж так же ценит и любит её, понимая, какую огромную роль она играет в их семье. Жаль, что эта линия в книге не раскрыта. Вера становится тем самым человеком, который вдохновляет, поддерживает, помогает расти и создавать благополучие. И дело даже не в том, что она умнее своего мужа. Скорее, её главное достоинство - удивительный оптимизм, умение видеть возможности там, где другие видят проблемы, и способность находить решения. Мне кажется, это качество было и всегда будет бесценным.
April 11, 2021
The majority of Kuprin's works is devoted to the theme of love and the relationship between men and women. One of the most striking examples of Kuprin's love prose is the story "Lilac Bush". This work is distinguished by great sincerity and a sensitive attitude towards the heroes.
The meaning of the title of the story lies in the romanticized image of lilac, which in fiction often symbolizes sincere love.
Likewise, it is not for nothing that the writer gives the main character the name Vera (translated from Russian as "Faith"). She has a strong faith in her husband and helps him gain faith in himself and his capabilities as well. This is a powerful stronghold that reliably shelters him from any adversity as well as allows him to cope with life's difficulties and trials. As long as a person has faith in his soul, he is invincible :)
The meaning of the title of the story lies in the romanticized image of lilac, which in fiction often symbolizes sincere love.
Likewise, it is not for nothing that the writer gives the main character the name Vera (translated from Russian as "Faith"). She has a strong faith in her husband and helps him gain faith in himself and his capabilities as well. This is a powerful stronghold that reliably shelters him from any adversity as well as allows him to cope with life's difficulties and trials. As long as a person has faith in his soul, he is invincible :)
July 14, 2018
Türkçe'ye "Leylak Ağaçları" şeklinde tercüme edilmiş, İngilizce çevirisi yok gibi.
November 8, 2019
*Read for class.
A nice little story about loving and supporting wife.
A nice little story about loving and supporting wife.
December 16, 2021
Прекрасный маленький рассказ. Неожиданный сюжет и развязка. Рекомендую.
May 22, 2022
Я влюблена в Верочку....
September 25, 2022
Мне так понравилась эта история! Мне нужна такая женщина как Вера в моей жизни!
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January 30, 2024Read for class
October 29, 2025
Toll und leicht verständlich. Ideal für Einsteiger!
June 22, 2026
хочешь солнце вместо лампы
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