<div>A fine example of Village Prose from the post-Stalin era, <i>Farewell to Matyora </i>decries the loss of the Russian peasant culture to the impersonal, soulless march of progress.<br><br>It is the final summer of the peasant village of Matyora. A dam will be completed in the fall, destroying the village. Although their departure is inevitable, the characters over when, and even whether, they should leave. A haunting story with a heartfelt theme, <i>Farewell to Matyora</i> is a passionate plea for humanity and an eloquent cry for a return to an organic life.<br></div>