About the book: 1979 / Peasant wars of the 17th and 18th centuries, Rus' and the East, Russian land and Kazakh steppe, long-standing, strong ties of friendship connecting the peoples of Kazakhstan and Russia , - these are the themes of the works included in this book. The violent boiling of popular passions, the clash of strong, original characters, the undying desire of ordinary people for happiness and social justice - this is how the historical past appears in the stories and tales of this book, characterized by intense action and a dynamically developing plot The works included in the collection were published in periodicals over the years.