"Children of the Heavenly City and Other Stories" is a collection of works by the famous Ukrainian writer Vasyl Stus, which is imbued with pathos and the philosophy of human destiny. In each story, the author traces the destinies of ordinary people living in difficult times, recreating their stories with great inner depth. Acute problems of modern society, patriotism, loyalty and dignity - these are only a few themes that sound in these stories. The reader has the opportunity to feel a living complicity and frankly feel the soul of each character. "Children of the Heavenly City and other stories" is a work that provides a deep understanding and reflection on the true values of human life.