"Home Life in Russia, Volumes 1 and 2 [Dead Souls]" is a famous novel by Nikolai Gogol, which sheds light on the Russian social and cultural essence of the 19th century. In this important work, the author uses a deep satirical perspective to depict the vices and contradictions of his era. The main character, Chichikov, who buys dead souls - existence through bodies that have already died, becomes a symbol of the search for a break in real politics and society. This is a work that leaves a huge impression and prompts the reader to think about the essence of human nature and life in general.