Valentin Rasputin. (№ 450100)

Russia without a village is not Russia. Yes, we have chosen the path followed by the so-called civilized world. We should act more carefully, but we - immediately: we do not want to lag behind. We want out of our skin. But the city is the surface of life, and the village is the depth, the roots. People came from there, bringing with them fresh voices, fresh feelings. No matter how many reservoirs we build, we like to drink spring water.