Is Balzaminov's Marriage based on a book?

Common questions

Is Balzaminov's Marriage based on a book?

Yes. Balzaminov's Marriage is based on the works What You Seek, You Will Find (The Marriage of Balzaminov) by Alexander Ostrovsky (1861) and A Holiday Dream Before Dinner by Alexander Ostrovsky (1857) and When Your Own Dogs Are Fighting, a Strange Dog Should Not Meddle by Alexander Ostrovsky (1861).

Who wrote the book Balzaminov's Marriage is based on?

What You Seek, You Will Find (The Marriage of Balzaminov) was written by Alexander Ostrovsky and first published in 1861.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read What You Seek, You Will Find (The Marriage of Balzaminov) before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.