STARODUB-A SYMBOL OF LOVE (BASED ON THE STORY Of V.P. ASTAFIEV)
The article examines the symbolism of V. p. Astafiev's story "Starodub", explains why at this time the old believers attract the attention of writers. The author compares A. Cherkasov's novel "Hops" and V. p. Astafiev's Novella. The author polemizes with existing points of view on the meaning of Starodub in the work, it is proved that it is a symbol of love associated with one of the author's works.