War spares no one, as it is inhuman in its essence. And although more than half a century has passed since the terrible events of 1941-1945, one cannot read indifferently about the heroes who gave their lives to save their homeland. Especially if it's still a child. He knew grief early and matured before his time... He passionately loved his family and country... He swore to take revenge on the enemy even at the cost of his own life... Brave, reasonable, ready for the most inhuman trials... But still a child. It was to him that the former front-line soldier Vladimir Bogomolov dedicated his work. “Ivan” (you can read the summary in this article) once again proves how incompatible these two words are: “war” and “children”.
Tie: Night Visitor
It happened in October on the banks of the Dnieper. The acting battalion commander, a senior lieutenant of twenty years old, Galtsev, was awakened in the middle of the night by the duty officer. He said that someone was detained on the shore. He floundered in the water, refused to answer questions and demanded to be taken to the authorities. Galtsev saw a boy of about eleven at the entrance. He was all wet and blue from the cold. And "in his eyes ... there was some kind of internal tension and ... distrust and hostility." The lieutenant tried to find out from the boy who he was and how he ended up in the river. This is how Bogomolov's story "Ivan" begins.
Summary the conversation of the characters can be reduced to the following. Ignoring the questions, the boy gave only his last name and kept demanding that he be reported to the headquarters. Galtsev refused to do this for a long time and called only when the guest named Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov and Captain Kholin. Hearing the name Bondarev, there was a fuss at the other end of the wire. They ordered the boy to be given paper and ink, and the notes to be immediately sent to the headquarters. And to convey that they are already leaving for him, Bogomolov surprises the reader.
Ivan (a brief summary allows you to find out the name of the boy before you yourself read the book) carefully counted the grains and needles taken out of his pocket, then he wrote something for a long time. Finally I put everything in an envelope, carefully sealed it and ordered it to be sent to headquarters. Galtsev, who did not believe the boy, now felt uncomfortable and wanted to please him in every possible way. He prepared warm water and warmed up the rest of the dinner. After eating a little, the boy lay down, and Galtsev went to check the posts. He kept trying to figure out what had happened. Who is this Bondarev and why is he so worried about him at headquarters? How could he cross the Dnieper in such cold? Not every adult can do this. Let's omit the scene of the conversation with the soldiers who discovered the boy, this allows a brief summary of the story "Ivan". Bogomolov in the first part in every possible way emphasizes the unusualness of what happened for the lieutenant, who was preparing the battalion to force the Dnieper.
Captain Kholin's arrival
Returning, Galtsev saw that Bondarev was no longer sleeping. The captain arrived soon after. He rushed to the boy, and only now the lieutenant learned the name of his guest. Ivan immediately perked up and smiled for the first time. Kholin said that Katasonich was waiting for him. To this the boy replied: there were Germans there, so there was no way to get to Dikovka. He also added that he swam on a log and almost drowned. So gradually reveals the image of the protagonist Bogomolov. Ivan (a summary, unfortunately, can only superficially tell about the hero) still seemed small and weak to the lieutenant.
Kholin ordered to remove people from the dugout and secretly drive the car. Ten minutes later, the boy, dressed in a tunic and trousers, with a medal and an order on his chest, was unrecognizable. At the table they started talking, and the lieutenant found out that Bondarev was sent to Suvorov, but he refused: it was not the right time. And when Kholin poured vodka, the boy made a toast: "... so that I always come back" - and took a sip from the mug. Soon Ivan got up and demanded: "Let's go!" Kholin was confused, but did not contradict.
Before leaving, Galtsev shook the boy's hand and said: "... Vanyusha, goodbye!" However, Bondarev corrected: “Do not say goodbye, but goodbye!” - and looked sideways. This scene makes it clear that the heroes are destined to meet. And it gets even more mysterious.
Bondarev, "Ivan": a summary of the events that happened in the following days
Katasonov, who led a platoon in the division's reconnaissance company, unexpectedly arrived at the battalion. He went around the observation posts, studied the situation on the other side. From Katasonov, Galtsev heard a phrase about Vanyushka (as the foreman affectionately called him): “Hate burns his soul.”
Three days later Kholin arrived. He also examined the troops and peered for a long time at the scheme and map of the defense, at the opposite bank of the Dnieper. Something serious is being prepared, Bogomolov makes it clear.
Ivan (the summary does not include details describing all the actions of Katasonov and Kholin) appeared one of the evenings as mysteriously as he left.
“He has been through so much that we never dreamed of”
From the conversation of his guests, Galtsev realized that at night Bondarev should be transported to the other side, right to the rear of the Germans. The lieutenant asked to take him with him, but was refused. Ivan behaved kindly, and when he saw a homemade knife on Galtsev's belt - a memory of his best friend - he asked to give it to him. Having been refused, he began to act up, just like a child.
On the way to the shore - it was necessary to make the last preparations - Kholin told how Ivan's sister died in his arms. The mother disappeared, and the father was killed on the first day of the war. He went through death camps, was with the partisans. Now he is burning with the desire to take revenge, and no one can stop him. They sent him to study, but he escaped and in the dark from his own received a bullet in the shoulder: Galtsev saw the scar even at the first meeting. Now he served in reconnaissance, and he had no equal. Pretending to be a tramp, he could get to the very rear of the Nazis and get valuable information.
When all the preparations were made, Galtsev returned to the dugout, where he found the boy playing the usual children's game. But after a few hours he had to go on a mission, emphasizes Vladimir Bogomolov. Ivan (the summary only allows mentioning this) behaved at that moment like any other of his peers.
Crossing
Kholin, who came in later, suddenly announced that Katasonov had been urgently summoned to the division - this was a trick so as not to tell Ivan that the foreman had been killed. Instead, Galtsev went to the other side.
Having crossed the Dnieper, the men waited for a long time until the twelve-year-old Ivan (real name - Buslov) passed the patrol. He had to walk about twenty kilometers during the night and then at least thirty more. Kholin did not dare to go back for a long time, and later, in the dugout, he noted in his hearts that they had been fighting for the third year, “and in the eyes of death - like Ivan! - ... and did not look.
Died like a hero
Galtsev still could not forget about the boy. And when I was in Berlin, I saw the registration cards of the secret police. A familiar face looked from one of the photographs. A sheet pinned to the card indicated that a teenager had been detained in the forbidden territory: one of the local residents recognized him as Ivan. He was interrogated for four days, but he behaved defiantly and did not give any information. Early morning December 25, 1943 he was shot. And the policeman who caught the teenager got a hundred marks. So ends the work of Bogomolov ("Ivan").
short story according to the story Bogomolov Ivan and the main characters?
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- The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. Near the shore, a boy of about twelve was detained, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the names of the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: This is our guy, he needs to create all the conditions and treat him more delicately. As ordered, Galtsev gave the boy paper and ink. He pours out on the table and intently counts the grains and coniferous needles. The received data is urgently sent to the headquarters. Galtsev feels guilty for yelling at the boy, now he is ready to take care of him.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly swim across the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the order Patriotic War and a medal for bravery. After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, a quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From observation posts, he watches the German, spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should provide all possible assistance to Kholin, but he does not want to run after him. Galtsev goes about his business, checking the work of the new paramedic, trying not to pay attention to the fact that he is facing a beautiful young woman.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is delighted with Galtsev's Finn, but he cannot give Ivan a knife because it is a memory of his dead best friend. Finally, Galtsev learns more about the fate of Ivan Buslov (this is the real name of the boy). He comes from Gomel. His father and sister died during the war. Ivan had to go through a lot: he was in the partisans, and in Trostyanets in the death camp. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov persuaded Ivan to go to the Suvorov Military School, but he only wants to fight and take revenge. Kholin didn't even think that a child could hate so much. And when they decided not to send Ivan on a mission, he left on his own. What this boy can do, and adult scouts rarely succeed. It was decided that if Ivan's mother was not found after the war, Katasonich or a lieutenant colonel would adopt him. Kholin says that Katasonich was unexpectedly called to the division. Ivan is childishly offended: why didn’t he come to say goodbye? In fact, Katasonich had just been killed. Now the third will be Galtsev. Of course, this is a violation, but Galtsev, who had previously asked to be taken on intelligence, decides. Having carefully prepared, Kholin, Ivan and Galtsev go to the operation. Having crossed the river, they hide the boat. Now the boy has a difficult and very risky task: to quietly pass fifty kilometers behind German lines. Just in case, he's dressed like a homeless brat. Insuring Ivan, Kholin and Galtsev spend about an hour in ambush, and then return back. Galtsev orders for Ivan exactly the same finca as the one he liked. Some time later, having met with Gryaznov, Galtsev, already approved as the battalion commander, asks to pass the knife to the boy. But it turns out that when Ivan was finally decided to be sent to the school, he left without permission. Gryaznov is reluctant to talk about the boy: what less people knows about zakordonniks, the longer they live. But Galtsev cannot forget about small - The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. A boy of about twelve was detained near the shore, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: This is our guy, he needs to create all the conditions and treat him more delicately.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly cross the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal For Courage. After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, the quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From observation posts he watches the German, spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should provide all possible assistance to Kholin, but he does not want to run after him.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is delighted with the Finn Galtsev, but he cannot give Ivan a knife because it is a memory of his dead best friend.
Ivan Buslov, a boy of 12;
senior lieutenant Galtsev;
lieutenant colonel Gryaznov;
Choline;
foreman Katasonich - Read the summary of the story HERE
The main characters of the work:
Ivan Buslov, a boy of 12;
senior lieutenant Galtsev;
lieutenant colonel Gryaznov;
Choline;
foreman Katasonich. - a lot of
- The main characters of the work:
Ivan Buslov, a boy of 12;
senior lieutenant Galtsev;
lieutenant colonel Gryaznov;
Choline;
foreman Katasonich. - The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. A boy of about twelve was detained near the shore, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: This is our guy, he needs to create all the conditions and treat him more delicately.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly cross the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal For Courage. After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, the quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From observation posts he watches the German, spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should provide all possible assistance to Kholin, but he does not want to run after him.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is delighted with the Finn Galtsev, but he cannot give Ivan a knife because it is a memory of his dead best friend.The main characters of the work:
Ivan Buslov, a boy of 12;
senior lieutenant Galtsev;
lieutenant colonel Gryaznov;
Choline;
foreman Katasonich
The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. Near the shore, a boy of about twelve was detained, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the names of the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: “This is our guy”, he needs to “create all the conditions” and “treat more delicately”. As ordered, Galtsev gives the boy paper and ink. He pours out on the table and intently counts the grains and coniferous needles. The received data is urgently sent to the headquarters. Galtsev feels guilty for yelling at the boy, now he is ready to take care of him.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly swim across the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal "For Courage". After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, a quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From observation posts, he “watches the German”, spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should "provide all possible assistance" to Kholin, but he does not want to "run" after him. Galtsev goes about his business, checking the work of the new paramedic, trying not to pay attention to the fact that he is facing a beautiful young woman.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is delighted with the Finn Galtsev, but he cannot give Ivan a knife - after all, this is the memory of his dead best friend. Finally, Galtsev learns more about the fate of Ivan Buslov (this is the real name of the boy). He comes from Gomel. His father and sister died during the war. Ivan had to go through a lot: he was in the partisans, and in Trostyanets - in the death camp. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov persuaded Ivan to go to the Suvorov Military School, but he only wants to fight and take revenge. Kholin "didn't even think that a child could hate so much ...". And when they decided not to send Ivan on a mission, he left on his own. What this boy can do, and adult scouts rarely succeed. It was decided that if Ivan's mother was not found after the war, Katasonich or a lieutenant colonel would adopt him.
Kholin says that Katasonich was unexpectedly called to the division. Ivan is childishly offended: why didn’t he come to say goodbye? In fact, Katasonich had just been killed. Now the third will be Galtsev. Of course, this is a violation, but Galtsev, who had previously asked to be taken on intelligence, decides. Having carefully prepared, Kholin, Ivan and Galtsev go to the operation. Having crossed the river, they hide the boat. Now the boy has a difficult and very risky task: to quietly pass fifty kilometers behind German lines. Just in case, he's dressed like a "homeless rat". Insuring Ivan, Kholin and Galtsev spend about an hour in ambush, and then return back.
Galtsev orders for Ivan exactly the same finca as the one he liked. After some time, having met with Gryaznov, Galtsev, already approved as the battalion commander, asks to hand over the knife to the boy. But it turns out that when Ivan was finally decided to be sent to the school, he left without permission. Gryaznov is reluctant to talk about the boy: the less people know about the "zakordonniks", the longer they live.
But Galtsev cannot forget about the little scout. After being seriously wounded, he ends up in Berlin to seize the German archives. In the documents found by the secret field police, Galtsev suddenly discovers a photo with a familiar high-cheeked face and wide-set eyes. The report says that in December 1943, after fierce resistance, “Ivan” was detained, who was watching the movement of German echelons in the forbidden zone. After interrogations, during which the boy "behaved defiantly", he was shot.
Option 2
Senior Lieutenant Galtsev temporarily acted as battalion commander. Somehow he was awakened in the middle of the night and informed about the detention of a 12-year-old boy. The kid called himself Ivan and demanded that they inform the headquarters. Galtsev did not immediately believe the kid. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov asks to create all the necessary conditions for “his” person, because he is a scout.
When Kholin arrived, Ivan said that because of the Germans he could not get close to the boat that was waiting for him, so he had to swim across the cold Dnieper on a log. Kholin brought Ivan a uniform with the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal “For Courage” on it.
Time passed, and Galtsev again met with Ivan. The battalion is studying the German position on the other side of the Dnieper. Kholin and Ivan arrived. The latter will need to cross at night to the rear of the Germans. The boy liked the Finn Galtsev, but the senior lieutenant cannot give Ivan a knife, since this is a memory of a friend who died. Ivan talks about the fact that his father and sister died in the war, and he, Ivan Buslov, had a chance to be in the partisans and visit the Trostyanets death camp. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov persuaded him to go to the Suvorov Military School, but Ivan is obsessed with revenge on the Germans.
When they decided not to send Ivan on this dangerous mission, he went on his own. The task is beyond the power of even experienced scouts. They decided that if Ivan's mother was not found after the war, then the kid would be adopted by Katasonich or a lieutenant colonel.
Katasonich is killed, so Kholin, Ivan and Galtsev go to the operation. First they cross the river, then they hide the boat. Ivan, dressed as a "homeless rogue", will have to go 50 kilometers in the German rear. Kholin and Galtsev insure. Galtsev ordered for Ivan the same finka as the boy liked, and after a while, when he was already the battalion commander, he asked Gryaznov to pass the knife to the boy. He cannot, because when they decided to send Ivan to Suvorovka, he left without permission.
When Galtsev, after being wounded, went to Berlin to seize German archives, he finds a report with a photograph of Ivan in the documents. In the report, Galtsev read that in December 1943, fiercely resisting, the Germans came across “Ivan”, who was watching in the restricted area. During the interrogation, the boy behaved defiantly, then he was shot.
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The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. Near the shore, a boy of about twelve was detained, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the names of the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: "This is our guy," he needs to "create all the conditions" and "treat more delicately." As ordered, Galtsev gives the boy paper and ink. He pours out on the table and intently counts the grains and coniferous needles. The received data is urgently sent to the headquarters. Galtsev feels guilty for yelling at the boy, now he is ready to take care of him.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly swim across the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal "For Courage". After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, a quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From observation posts, he "watches the German", spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should "provide all possible assistance" to Kholin, but he does not want to "run" after him. Galtsev goes about his business, checking the work of the new paramedic, trying not to pay attention to the fact that he is facing a beautiful young woman.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is delighted with Galtsev's Finn, but he cannot give Ivan a knife - after all, this is a memory of his dead best friend. Finally, Galtsev learns more about the fate of Ivan Buslov (this is the real name of the boy). He comes from Gomel. His father and sister died during the war. Ivan had to go through a lot: he was in the partisans, and in Trostyanets - in the death camp. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov persuaded Ivan to go to the Suvorov School, but he only wants to fight and take revenge. Kholin "didn't even think that a child could hate so much...". And when they decided not to send Ivan on a mission, he left on his own. What this boy can do, and adult scouts rarely succeed. It was decided that if Ivan's mother was not found after the war, Katasonich or a lieutenant colonel would adopt him.
Kholin says that Katasonich was unexpectedly called to the division. Ivan is childishly offended: why didn’t he come to say goodbye? In fact, Katasonich had just been killed. Now the third will be Galtsev. Of course, this is a violation, but Galtsev, who had previously asked to be taken on intelligence, decides. Having carefully prepared, Kholin, Ivan and Galtsev go to the operation. Having crossed the river, they hide the boat. Now the boy will have a difficult and very risky task: to quietly pass fifty kilometers behind German lines. Just in case, he's dressed like a "homeless rat". Insuring Ivan, Kholin and Galtsev spend about an hour in ambush, and then return back.
Galtsev orders for Ivan exactly the same finca as the one he liked. After some time, having met with Gryaznov, Galtsev, already approved as the battalion commander, asks to pass the knife to the boy. But it turns out that when Ivan was finally decided to be sent to the school, he left without permission. Gryaznov is reluctant to talk about the boy: the less people know about the "zakordonniks", the longer they live.
But Galtsev cannot forget about the little scout. After being seriously wounded, he ends up in Berlin to seize the German archives. In the documents found by the secret field police, Galtsev suddenly discovers a photo with a familiar high-cheeked face and wide-set eyes. The report says that in December 1943, after fierce resistance, "Ivan" was detained, who was watching the movement of German trains in the forbidden zone. After interrogations, during which the boy "behaved defiantly," he was shot.
The young senior lieutenant Galtsev, the acting battalion commander, was awakened in the middle of the night. A boy of about twelve was detained near the shore, all wet and shivering from the cold. To Galtsev's strict questions, the boy only answers that his surname is Bondarev, and demands that he be immediately informed of his arrival at the headquarters. But Galtsev, not immediately believing, reports about the boy only when he correctly names the staff officers. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov really confirms: "This is our guy", he needs to "create all the conditions" and "treat more delicately." As ordered, Galtsev gives the boy paper and ink. He pours it out on the table and intently counts the grains of their pine needles. The received data is urgently sent to the headquarters. Galtsev feels guilty for yelling at the boy, now he is ready to take care of him.
Kholin arrives, a tall handsome man and a joker of about twenty-seven. Ivan (that is the name of the boy) tells his friend about how he could not approach the boat waiting for him because of the Germans and how he could hardly cross the cold Dnieper on a log. On the uniform brought to Ivan Kholin, the Order of the Patriotic War and the medal "For Courage". After a joint meal, Kholin and the boy leave.
After some time, Galtsev meets Ivan again. First, the quiet and modest foreman Katasonich appears in the battalion. From the observation posts, he "watches the German", spending the whole day at the stereo tube. Then Kholin, together with Galtsev, inspects the area and trenches. The Germans on the other side of the Dnieper constantly keep our bank at gunpoint. Galtsev should "provide all possible assistance" to Kholin, but he does not want to "run" after him. Galtsev goes about his business, checking the work of the new paramedic, trying not to pay attention to the fact that he is facing a beautiful young woman.
Ivan arrived unexpectedly friendly and talkative. Tonight he will have to cross to the German rear, but he does not even think of sleeping, but reads magazines, eats candy. The boy is admired by the Finn Galtsev, but he cannot give Ivan a knife - after all, this is the memory of his dead best friend. Finally, Galtsev learns more about the fate of Ivan Buslov (this is the real name of the boy). He comes from Gomel. His father and sister died in the war. Ivan had to go through a lot: he was in the partisans, and in Trostyanets - in the death camp. Lieutenant Colonel Gryaznov persuaded Ivan to go to the Suvorov School, but he only wants to fight and take revenge. Kholin "didn't even think that a child could hate so much ...". And when they decided not to send Ivan on a mission, he left on his own. What this boy can do, and adult scouts rarely succeed. It was decided that if Ivan's mother was not found after the war, Katasonich or a lieutenant colonel would adopt him.
Kholin says that Katasonich was unexpectedly called to the division. Ivan is childishly offended: why didn’t he come to say goodbye? In fact, Katasonich had just been killed. Now the third will be Galtsev. Of course, this is a violation, but Galtsev, who had previously asked to take him on reconnaissance, decides. Having carefully prepared, Kholin, Ivan and Galtsev go to the operation. Having crossed the river, they hide the boat. Now the boy has a difficult and very risky task: to quietly pass fifty kilometers behind German lines. Just in case, he is dressed as a "homeless rogue". Insuring Ivan, Kholin and Galtsev spend about an hour in ambush, and then return back.
Galtsev orders for Ivan exactly the same finca as the one he liked. After some time, having met with Gryaznov, Galtsev, already approved in the position of battalion commander, asks to pass the knife to the boy. But it turns out that when Ivan's windows
We carefully decided to send him to the school, he left without permission. Gryaznov reluctantly says to the little boy: the less people know about the "zakordonniks", the longer they live.
But Galtsev cannot forget about the little scout. After being seriously wounded, he ends up in Berlin to capture the German archives. In the documents found by the secret field police, Galtsev suddenly discovers a photo with a familiar high-cheeked face and wide-set eyes. The report says that in December 1943, after fierce resistance, "Ivan" was detained, who was watching the movement of German trains in the forbidden zone. After interrogations, during which the boy "behaved defiantly", he was shot.
