The story "Malakhov Kurgan" was written by the famous master of children's books Sergey Timofeevich Grigoriev (1875-1953). From his half-century work in the service of Russian literature, he devoted thirty years to children's literature. Most of all, the talent of S. T. Grigoriev manifested himself in his books dedicated to the past of our homeland. The stories "Alexander Suvorov," "Malakhov Kurgan" are the best that Grigoriev created for children and adults. The story "Malakhov Kurgan" was written in 1940, the pre-war year. From the eventful Russian history, the author chooses the defense of Sevastopol in the Crimean War of 1853-1856, when the patriotism of the people, their courage and stamina affected with the greatest force. The story shows how talented the Russian people are, what feats they are capable of.