# Ruslitiki > An online Russian literature book club with Olga Ruchina Russian literature, but make it fun Fall in love with Russian classics, one book at a time. Discover the stories behind the stories. Join the waitlist, and you'll receive an email when the book club opens for November. Membership opening date: 30 October 2026. ## Website - [Ruslitiki](): Official book club website. ## Book club - [November read](): Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol. Adventure, serfdom, degradation. - [Meet Ruslitiki](): Olga introduces the club and answers the most popular questions. - [Meet Ruslitiki — YouTube video]() - [How the club works?](): The book is chosen in advance, so you’ll have plenty of time to get yourself a copy (or a Kindle edition). Every Monday, you’ll receive a video that will help you gradually unfold the book, step by step. We’ll explore the author, the historical context, and the details you should pay attention to. Trust Olga: she’ll point out what to focus on and help you notice details that might depend on context, translation, or hidden meanings. At the end of the month, we’ll meet for a guided discussion of the book (two time slots available for different timezones). You don’t need to prepare anything for the discussion—your opinion is enough. You’ll receive the calendar in advance, so you can plan your reading and make time for our meeting. - [Membership](): Membership fee: $15 USD per month It includes: Weekly videos Reading guides and additional materials Access to the member chat A guided discussion at the end of the month Joining the waitlist is free. Paid membership is a separate step through Patreon. The price will be indicated in your local currency (equal to $15 USD). Please join through a browser instead of the app (if you use iPhone) to avoid additional charges by Pateron (you can use the app after joining). The book itself is not included. A physical copy is not provided. You can buy it separately, borrow it from a friend or a library, or find a free, legal version online. - [Frequently Asked Questions]() - [Who is Ruslitiki for?](): Curious readers are welcome, whether you’re new to Russian classics or returning to old favourites. You don’t need a literature degree: we’ll explore the books with context, guidance and conversation. - [Do I need to know Russian?](): The book club is conducted entirely in English, but you can read the book in any language or translation you feel most comfortable with. Olga draws on the original Russian text to explain wordplay, cultural references, and other details that can sometimes get lost in translation. This means you can enjoy the book in the language that works best for you while still getting the deeper context and insights from the original. - [What will membership include?](): Every week, you’ll get a new video, a reading guide and materials chosen for the book. Olga will highlight what to focus on, including context, translation and hidden meanings. Membership also includes the member chat on Patreon and a guided book discussion at the end of the month. The book itself is not included. A physical copy is not provided. You can buy it separately, borrow it from a friend or a library, or find a free, legal version online. - [What are we reading, and when do we start?](): The book for the next month is chosen in advance, and you’ll find out what it is at least one week before the new month begins. This gives you time to get a copy of the book and decide whether you’d like to stay in the book club for the next month. If you decide to stay for another month, you don’t need to do anything or pay again manually. Your membership will renew automatically, and the monthly payment will be charged to your payment method through Patreon. If you decide to leave the book club, please cancel your subscription before the next renewal date. On the 25th of every month, membership opens for new Ruslitiki for the following month. It will remain open for five days and then close again. The book club month begins on the first Monday of the month. - [Do I need to prepare for the discussion?](): No preparation is needed for the guided discussion. As you read, watch Olga's weekly videos, check guides and materials, it help you understand the book and notice important details. We’ll explore it together at the end of the month. - [What if I’m in a different timezone?](): The book club is open to readers from all around the world. Olga understands that everyone lives in a different time zone—she personally lives in EST/EDT, Toronto/New York time. You don’t need to block off any specific time in your calendar for the weekly videos. They’ll be delivered to your email, so you can watch them whenever it’s convenient for you. The same goes for reading: you can read at your own pace. The only goal is to finish the book by the end of the month so you’re ready for the final discussion. The live discussion will take place on the Saturday closest to the end of the month (for example, November 28th, 2026). There will be two time slots to choose from: 12 PM EST and 7 PM EST. Pick whichever works best for your time zone and schedule. - [Does joining the waitlist sign me up for a paid membership?](): No. Joining the waitlist is free and does not subscribe you to Patreon or take a payment. When membership opens, you can join for $15 USD per month. - [Contact information](): All inquiries at olga@ruslitiki.com or Instagram @ruslitiki - [Contact us on Instagram]() - [Contact us on Instagram]() ## Join and contact Membership price: $15 USD / month. - [Join the waitlist]() - [Instagram]() - [@books\_olgaruchina](): Book club host on Instagram. - [Contact Olga Ruchina]() ## Optional - [Privacy](): How the website and waitlist handle personal information.