In Shukshin’s stories, a whole garden of images of the Russian character blossoms. The author captivates the reader with a deep knowledge of the psychology of our Russian person—understanding his feelings, from the smallest to the lofty; he captivates with his unique talent for creating an image with just a few strokes, actions, and remarks.
1. The Microscope
2. Zero point (Nil)
3. Resentment
4. In Autumn
5. Raskas
6. Booties
7. He Cut It Off (He Stopped It)
8. Step’s Love