To Kind People for Hearing. Pomor Tales. Epics. Diaries

Boris Shergin (1893–1973) — a profound phenomenon of Russian literature, a great master of the filigree word that shapes the soul, rooted in the folk creativity of the Russian North, its tales and epics. In this collection, the best works... of the author are grouped by the main themes for him: about the true ties of family, about passing on paternal knowledge to children, about the difficult sea service, about the aspiration of the artist people towards beauty, about the beautiful and harsh northern land. Special interest is captured by excerpts from the writer's diary for the years 1939–1968. They allow one to touch upon his most intimate thoughts about faith, about man, and his collaboration with the Creator. Approved for distribution by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church IS R21-134-3466