From the opulent St. Petersburg of the Empire stage, Eugene Onegin is a jaded but dashing aristocrat - a guy usually lacking in compassion, who suffers from restlessness, depression as well as finally, sorrow. Throughout his best friend Lensky, Onegin is introduced to the young Tatiana. A enthusiastic and virtuous woman, she soon falls hopelessly under the spell of this aloof newcomer and adores her love for him