Umka

The piercing and memorable stories of the famous Soviet writer and screenwriter Yuri Yakovlev, collected in this anthology, are dedicated to the relationships between children and animals, primarily, of course, dogs and cats. The writer pays close attention to the special, intimate connections that arise when the two worlds - human and natural - intersect. And, unfortunately, we adults do not always pass the test of humanity, compassion, and responsiveness; more often, it is the children who prevail here. Yuri Yakovlev teaches us to be observant, sensitive to the troubles of others, to love and understand the world of nature.