“…In 1914 French economist Edmond Terris wrote: "By the middle of this century Russia will be dominant in Europe politically, economically and financially." …”

“…On the basis of his research, he challenges the currently dominant theory of the intellectual inferiority of the 'aborigines' and attacks racial theory. …”

“…Most of the action occurs in the area of a comfortable middle-class dwelling, and the early pre-war scenes rather leisurely involve three neighboring clans down the hall. One family is dominated by a stern mother, Valentina Telegina, whose strong face dominates every one of her scenes. …”

“…The war is represented by the two parallel lines - the battles taking place at the front and Stalin commanding from the Kremlin. The latter line dominates: the film contains numerous meetings of the Soviet generals with Stalin, who has a wise solution to any problem. …”

“…The main protagonist, Aleksandra, or San'ka (the initial title of the film) a barely literate peasant woman constantly abused by her domineering husband is first appointed the chairperson of the kolkhoz and by the end of the film has even been elected a deputy to the Supreme Soviet. …”

“…The main protagonist, Aleksandra, or San'ka (the initial title of the film) a barely literate peasant woman constantly abused by her domineering husband is first appointed the chairperson of the kolkhoz and by the end of the film is even elected a deputy to the Supreme Sovet. …”