The works of the outstanding Russian novelist Vasily Ivanovich Nemirovich-Danchenko (1845-1936) enjoyed well-deserved success in pre-revolutionary Russia. He was known in our country as a poet, writer and journalist. The colorfulness of the presentation, clarity of conclusions, brilliant knowledge of Russian life and life make his works interesting and meaningful. Most of his books are based on recordings of observations that the author made during his long travels in Russia. The essays included in this edition contain fascinating stories about the life of the Russian hinterland on the Volga. The GREAT RIVER is dedicated to this.