"On the Eve: A Novel" by Ivan Turgenev is a classic Russian novel that reveals the complex relationship between peasants and landowners in the Russian Empire of the mid-19th century. The main character, Lizaveta, reflects the struggle for her own independence in confrontation with the social ideas and traditions of her time. This novel with in-depth psychological portraits of the characters, subtle humor and philosophical considerations remains relevant and impresses with its depth and sophistication for many generations of readers.