"In the Ravine" is a novel-story written by the laureate of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhov. In this work, the author recreates the life of a Cossack unit during the Civil War in Russia. The main action takes place in Donbas in 1918, when the Cossacks are forced to fight the Red Army. In this book, the authenticity of the Don Cossack life becomes palpable, the landscapes and characters of the characters are skillfully described. "In the Ravine" is a story about war and love, about loyalty and betrayal, about heroism in the most difficult moments. In this masterpiece, Sholokhov reveals to the reader the multifaceted nature of human relationships, as well as important issues of justice, morality, and patriotism. The book "In the Ravine" is not only interesting and intense on an emotional level, but also has a deep subtext that makes you think about real values and choices in life. This work leaves an indescribably bright impression and makes you think about important questions of world history.