Olenka expressed her own viewpoints during dinner with Sasha s parents, mentioning the increased difficulty

Olenka expressed her own viewpoints during dinner with Sasha"s parents, mentioning the increased difficulty of the children"s studies at school. Nevertheless, she believed that a classical education was preferable to a commercial curriculum since it provided more flexibility in choosing a career after graduation. Whether one desired to become a doctor or an engineer, a classical education would pave the way for any professional path. As Sasha began attending the school, Olenka noticed that his father was frequently absent, inspecting cattle and sometimes gone for extended periods of up to three days, leaving her with this observation.