The narrative follows the adventures and struggles of , a young red-haired boy nicknamed "Ryzhik."

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Sanya grows up in extreme poverty, eventually finding himself among the "low-lifes" of society—tramps, thieves, and destitute artisans.

You can find digital versions of the book (in formats like FB2, DOC, and RTF) or read it online through several Russian literary archives: provides free downloads in multiple formats.