About the book: 1977 / Konstantin Mikhailovich Stanyukovich is a talented and intelligent, knowledgeable and surprisingly efficient writer, who has created many works, including novels, stories and plays, revealing essays and short stories. His works are distinguished by a high civic sense, directly and sharply addressing issues of morality, decency, honesty, and integrity. The ninth volume includes stories and essays: “The First Year,” “At the Seagull,” “For the puny,” “The Death of the Hawk.” , “Turnover”, “Heavy Dream”, “Desperate”, “Looking”, “Wolf”, “Brilliant Captain” and others.