Survivors

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Set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, the story follows Katya, Countess Ekaterina Polkonina, as she gives birth to her daughter on a cold St Petersburg day. The narrative juxtaposes the intimate moment of new life within the palace with the turmoil and upheaval unfolding outside, highlighting the stark contrasts between personal and political realms during a time of great change in Russia.