This reader presents stories for children by contemporary Russian writer Tanya Bering, including "Volontery" (Volunteers), "Privet Vsem!" (Hello to Everyone!), "Master-Klass ili Chudesa Perevoda (Master Class or the Miracles of Translation), "Maslenitsa" (The Pancake Week), "Strashnaya Istoriya" (A Scary Story).

These are the funny and amusing stories about adventures of modern schoolchildren. Nice and kind-hearted humour will be appreciated both by children and adults.

The text has been adapted for learners of the Russian language working at B1 level. Commentaries on the text and comprehension exercises are included with the book to check understanding. The reader also presents interesting facts about Tanya Bering's life.