Spiegel der Gegenwart.

The article presents the discussion on Russian premiere of Peter Eötvös' opera, based on Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters." Topics include enveloping Chekhov's characters, reflecting the oppressive weight that still burdens rural life, albeit under different circumstances, nearly 120 years after the play's conception; and disillusionment felt by many as such events become increasingly co-opted by militaristic agendas.