Scene 1: The Cozy Beginning Title: A Quiet Evening at Home Description: In a modest 19th-century Russian room, Ivan Dmitritch sits in a wooden chair near a small table, reading a newspaper. He’s in a plain shirt and vest. His wife stands nearby, wiping her hands with a kitchen towel, interested in what he's reading. The room has a warm glow from an oil lamp. Simple furniture, patterned rug, maybe a samovar in the corner. Peaceful and domestic. See more