The First Teacher. Stories

The heroes of the works of Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928–2008) are strong, fearless, selfless people who deeply feel love and friendship, the beauty of nature, and the traditions of their homeland. Young Red Army soldier Dyushen – the hero of the story "The First Teacher" (1962) – arrives in a Kyrgyz aul and begins to teach children, converting an old stable into a school. What will be the fate of his student Altynai – an orphan girl sold into marriage in a neighboring aul?..