Vladimir Alekseevich Gilyarovsky (1853-1935) - Russian writer, journalist, well-known descriptor of Moscow customs. In circles of like-minded people, he was known by the nickname "Uncle Gilyai." A colorful personality, a skilled humorist and satirist.
Among the works of the collection "Friends and meetings" are the stories "Unexpected joy", "Under the cheerful goat", "Friends". Other narratives a...