Zoya had dedicated her life to teaching, but now, with only a modest pension, she found herself selling vegetables at the market. Her family dynamics had shifted too—her son-in-law had remarried and moved in with his new wife, while her daughter and grandchild had come back to live with her. Despite the challenges, Zoya did […]
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Alexey was angry and upset, so he silently and frowningly tinkered with his bread machine before heading out in the morning, clanging his keys and muttering under his breath. The warehouse manager, Ivanych, asked him: «Why are you so angry, Lyokha, did you get up on the wrong side of the bed? Or did something […]
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In the kitchen of a typical city apartment, a table was set. Everything as it should be: Olivier salad, duck with apples, a meat platter, and cake. Sitting at her usual place at the center of the table was a melancholic birthday girl, Valentina Petrovna Koneva. Today she was celebrating a milestone—seventy years. Despite her […]
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«Dear court, have you still not realized that this cunning woman decided she could just snatch a part of the company and property honestly earned by our family?!» shouted the mother-in-law, jumping up from her seat. «Zinaida Pavlovna, please sit down. We will certainly hear you out, but later,» the judge said irritably, calming the […]
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«Denis, she’s still a kid. And where did you find this pauper?» Tatyana Viktorovna looked at her son fearfully. After work, I stopped by the church to light a candle for the repose of the late Olenka. When I came out, the beggars were refreshed, but this big-eyed Yulia was standing off to the side […]
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«Hey, lame man! Cripple!» Sasha keeps walking, ignoring the taunts. He knows it’s Volodya from the fifth floor, and he’s learned that responding only makes it worse. «Aleksandr!» Volodya calls out again. «Look at you, working hard on New Year’s Eve. Isn’t he a diligent one? They say work loves a fool.» «Stop bothering Sasha! […]
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This narrative resonates with each of us, as it explores aspirations and setbacks, difficulties and the collapse of dreams. More importantly, it shows how ordinary people navigate life’s challenges, where they find resilience, and what prevents them from surrendering. Pasha’s early years were spent in the shadows of neglect, his mother having lost custody due […]
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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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Nikolai had another argument with his wife. Although it wasn’t exactly an argument: his wife came home at five in the morning, thinking it was perfectly normal. «Sveta, please explain,» he started, «what prevented you from at least answering my calls?» «I’m terribly tired,» replied Svetlana. «Tired? It’s the first time I hear that someone […]
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«Roma, I handed all the envelopes to my mother. When they were handed over, you could feel the contents, and they were decent bundles. «I felt them too, Svetochka. It’s understandable, given that my father holds a significant position in the government. But I’ve long refused his handouts since I started working myself. I will […]
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