Every line of the wonderful Russian poet Nikolai Rubtsov, the painful intonation of his poems - all this was suffered by a man who lives with the pain of his time, his homeland. This is why he is dear to us. Rubtsov's quiet poetry penetrates the soul, you want to return to it again and again. His lyrics are extremely musical. It is no coincidence that many of his poems, including those included in this collection, have become our favorite songs.