The book “Bereginya” by the famous Siberian writer Taisya Pyankova introduces the reader to the cultural traditions and way of life of the Russian population of Siberia. In the works of T. Pyankova there is that fantastic element, which is defined by the concept of “culture of language”. Her tales are distinguished by a conscious focus on folk poetry with all the elements that define works of folklore: the use of motifs of folk beliefs, chants, jokes, time-geographical beginnings, the use of ethnographic material. Illustrations: Lazareva L.P.