Virgin Soil Upturned

Interesting Facts

• The book describes collectivization in a Soviet village during the 1930s, showcasing the complex and contradictory processes of that period.
• The main character, Davydov, represents the new authority, facing resistance from the peasants and internal conflicts.
• The work vividly depicts the images of peasants, their way of life, traditions, and psychological traits.
• The book was written based on real events and the author's personal observations, giving it special historical and documentary value.
• The work consists of two parts, the first of which was published in 1932, and the second in 1959.
• Sholokhov was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1965, and «Virgin Soil Upturned» played a significant role in this recognition.