About the book: 2017 / The book "Ice drift and snowdrops" by Galina Smirnova is a collection of new stories by the author. A doctor by profession, she carefully and delicately reveals the psychology of relationships between people. It seems that before us are familiar and close people living somewhere nearby. And they are characterized by both ordinary everyday interests and ideological quests, reflections on the problems of human existence, morality and social disorder. In his works, the author follows the traditions of Russian classical literature: she masterfully writes about nature, shares her memories and thoughts about life, fills romantic narratives with surprisingly subtle lyrics. Galina Smirnova’s prose is characterized by poignant life stories, motives of love and betrayal, and clear, lively and melodic language makes her stories emotional and fascinating.