Boris Godunov by Alexander Pushkin

This drama explores power, ambition, and moral dilemmas and their impact on both the leader and his people during the turbulent reign of Boris Godunov in the 16th century.

Alexander Pushkin, often hailed as the father of Russian literature, captures the essence of the human condition amid the backdrop of a politically charged landscape. The themes examined in this timeless work remain relevant today.

Available at bookstores and public libraries:
Two suggested translations:
Boris Godunov, Little Tragedies, and Others: The Complete Plays by Alexander Pushkin (translators Larissa Volokhonsky and Richard Pevear)
Boris Godunov and Other Dramatic Works by Alexander Pushkin (translator James E Falen)

Aso available free online (unknown translator):
Boris Godunov Gutenberg Press: