Paramon and Apollinaria

Many know the Russian writer and playwright Dina Kalyovskaya from her famous novel “Oh, Saturday!”. “Paramon and Apollinaria” is one of Dina Kalyovskaya’s stories from the 1970s–1980s. The writer’s work is characterized by vivid, memorable narrative language and an unusual plot. “Paramon and Apollinaria” is a story in which everyone will see what they want to see: a story about the lives of ordinary people in a Soviet village; a tale of human relationships, hesitations, and feelings; a parable about acceptance, fairness, and kindness; a story of growing up, forgiveness, and love.