On January 27, 2026, Russian literature will celebrate an anniversary: 200 years since the birth of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin.
To mark the anniversary, in accordance with the decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, commemorative events are being held throughout the country. Among them is the cartoon screening “Genius of Satire,” where viewers can see film adaptations of M. E. Saltykov-Shchedrin's fairy tales.