The work of Vasily Shukshin (1929–1974) is a remarkable phenomenon of the 1960s and 1970s. His talent manifested itself in acting, directing, and screenwriting, but it was his literary works that brought him national fame. His stories have been translated into more than twenty languages ​​and are rightfully considered a treasure of 20th-century Russian literature. This collection includes the film stories 'Kalina Krasnaya,' 'Pechki-Lavochki,' 'Lives Such a Guy,' 'Call Me to the Bright Distance...,' and 'My Brother...,' which formed the basis for widely acclaimed and beloved films.