A believing person: the author and characters in the cycle of stories by N.S. Leskov «Stories to the purpose»

N. S. Leskov was always interested in the phenomena of devoutness and faith. His journalism of 1880-1886 and a cycle of stories «Stories to the Purpose» are the best evidence of his passion. The writer’s understanding of belief does not contradict to Christian theological interpretation of faith. Featuring a believing person, N. S. Leskov adheres to Christian spiritual and esthetic traditions.