Anatoli Markelov

Three short stories that share a common satirical theme: alcoholism and drunkenness.

A retired former Master of Marine engines decides to purchase a house by the sea. Dreaming of a quiet and happy retirement life, he moves there with his wife and grandson, Volodya.

Aksenushka was pretty: good-looking, hardworking, friendly and affectionate with everyone. Sometimes people just noticed: if Aksenushka saw a new comb from a friend, he would praise how frequent and durable it was, what beautiful patterns on it, the comb would immediately break, or something else would happen to it...

Three short stories that share a common satirical theme: alcoholism and drunkenness.

A retired former Master of Marine engines decides to purchase a house by the sea. Dreaming of a quiet and happy retirement life, he moves there with his wife and grandson, Volodya.

Aksenushka was pretty: good-looking, hardworking, friendly and affectionate with everyone. Sometimes people just noticed: if Aksenushka saw a new comb from a friend, he would praise how frequent and durable it was, what beautiful patterns on it, the comb would immediately break, or something else would happen to it...