«The Overcoat» in Russian with a Parallel Translation

The story revolves around Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, a low-ranking government clerk living in St. Petersburg. He leads a humble and unnoticed life, finding his only solace in his work. However, as winter approaches, Akaky Akakievich realizes that his old overcoat is worn out, and he needs a new one. The novella explores themes of poverty, bureaucracy, social injustice, and human dignity.