Hadji Murad

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Set against the backdrop of the 1851 Caucasus War, the story follows Hadji Murád, an Avar chieftain who seeks refuge with the Russians after breaking from the Chechen leader Shamil. As he attempts to rescue his family from captivity, he faces the consequences of his betrayal. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, honor, and the brutal realities of war, culminating in a heroic yet tragic battle that defines Murád's fate.