Lida was born in a village. The village only had an elementary school. To attend higher grades, children had to go to a neighboring village. Walking there took about two hours one way. Almost all villagers ran their own farms. There were few jobs, so many men went to the city to earn money. Few […]
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Valentina and Mikhail moved to a regional center a few years ago, aiming to find decent jobs. Their paths crossed in an office where they began to collaborate. Initially, their interaction was strictly professional—just work-related discussions and casual lunchtime conversations. However, they gradually discovered many common interests, leading to longer and more meaningful talks. Mikhail […]
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Andrey, promise you won’t leave Larisa,» his dying wife begged. «You know her health is frail. She needs constant care. I understand it’s not easy, but I’m really scared she won’t manage on her own. You’ll be her guardian for another two years. Please, do everything properly.» Andrey nodded, but deep down, he thought soon […]
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Lera locked the car, and she and her husband hurried toward the office entrance. Rain came pouring down from the sky, turning the street into streams of water. Colleagues who arrived a bit later lingered by the parking lot, unwilling to step out into the cold downpour. They glanced helplessly at their watches—the workday was […]
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The school auditorium buzzed with children’s voices. Kostya sat in the farthest corner, fiddling with the sleeve of his worn sweater—the only decent one he could find in his closet. The elementary school’s autumn festival always drew many parent volunteers, and today was no exception. The festive chaos reigned around—mothers in autumn coats bustled back […]
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Asya stretched lazily under an old, weather-beaten blanket, flexing her stiff limbs, and opened her eyes with effort. She had no desire to face the reality waiting for her outside their temporary shelter. Every morning began with the piercing cries of seagulls and crows circling above the huge municipal dump, scavenging for prey. Asya knew […]
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«Leaving?» The creaky voice of the elderly neighbor, Granny Masha, made Elizaveta startle. She almost dropped her apartment keys! «Good morning, Maria Filippovna,» the young woman said with a nervous smile, «yes, I’ve decided there’s no point in letting the kids languish in the city over summer. We’re going to the relatives, until the first […]
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The young man drove his car, not knowing the way. He drove, as they say, to nowhere. Kirill’s only desire was to escape from home, or rather, from the society of his ex-wife. After the divorce, the couple continued to live in the jointly acquired apartment, as they couldn’t find acceptable options to exchange it. […]
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Nazim’s bakery was known throughout the district and always enjoyed high demand among customers. Both adults and children loved the delicious baked goods. For his little fans, Nazim always had a discount, which brought a pleasant smile and gratitude from their parents. Nazim, along with his family, came to Russia many years ago when, following […]
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«— You understand that I don’t need you hanging around here, right?» Maxim said to his wife. «So, I can suggest you move to the village.» «What village, Maxim? What are you talking about?» Tamara no longer cared. She had been betrayed by the person closest to her. They had started their work from scratch […]
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