About the book: 1978 / The book by Pyotr Salnikov, a Kursk writer, includes his best works written in recent years. The story “Astapovo Chroniclers” is dedicated to the pre-revolutionary time. It tells about the attitude of ordinary Russian people to our national tragedy - the death of L.N. Tolstoy. “The Tale of a Soldier’s Trouble,” which tells about the difficult journey of the soldier Evdokim, is imbued with genuine love for man. The works of Pyotr Salnikov, dedicated to the village, are distinguished by the authenticity of their details, they are lyrical, colored with good humor, the writer knows how to draw a portrait of the hero, convey his psychological state, and create memorable pictures of nature.