Is Gogol. Origins based on a book?

Common questions

Is Gogol. Origins based on a book?

Yes. Gogol. Origins is based on the book Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka by Nikolai Gogol (1830).

Who wrote the book Gogol. Origins is based on?

Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka was written by Nikolai Gogol and first published in 1830.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.