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Classical literature

Virgin Soil Upturned

1 min read·rus. Поднятая целина · 1932

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.
Virgin Soil Upturned
Date of publication: 12 September 2024
Updated: 13 November 2026
———Original title: rus. Поднятая целина · 1932
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