MODERN FOLK TALES - ANDREY ILYIN

Once upon a time there were Russian heroes. They had a big and friendly community. The walls of the fortress stood strong, the fields yielded bountiful crops, the people had fun and praised the feat of their ancestors.But one day, wandering lights appeared on the horizon. Traveling circus performers and psychological buffoons came to the village. Circus performances began to be bright and fascinating. People came to see the wonders of the world: agile acrobats, funny clowns, and cunning magicians.But it turned out that these circus performers were led by special scientists who called themselves psychologists. They decided to teach ordinary people the wisdom they called psychological science. They began to give lectures in the village, discussing human emotions, family relationships, and mental experiences. The wise jesters began to speak strange and sly words to their people:"Thinking is hard, so why bother?""If love fades, you've been deceived!"— If they don't like you, you should leave right away and find another chance for happiness!The people began to listen to the new words. People stopped thinking about their actions, and they made decisions quickly and impulsively. Families were falling apart one by one, neighbors were losing touch with each other, and old customs were being forgotten. The warriors saw a great disaster and realized that it was time to protect their community from an unprecedented threat. They called a general meeting and said to their elders and brave young men:"We cannot allow the human mind to be lost forever!" We must fight not with an iron sword, but with a truthful word and a valiant deed!Then the bravest men of the village gathered and went to the circus destroyers to have an important conversation. But it turned out that just talking wasn't enough. It was necessary to restore people's ability to think independently, to remember the good of the past, and to respect senior mentors.And then the wisest hero, Grandfather Dobronrav, stepped forward and said in a loud voice:— Hey, uninvited guests! We appreciate your art, but we will not allow you to destroy our family and community life with your sweet-talking lies! Give people the ability to think for themselves, love sincerely, and live honestly!At first, the jester psychologists were very offended, but then they realized their mistake. After all, their science was supposed to help people become better, not hinder their independent development. Realizing this simple truth, they bowed to the Russian people and promised to continue teaching kindness and understanding, helping them solve problems peacefully and justly. Thus, this unusual struggle came to an end. The warriors returned to protect their homeland, and the circus performers continued to bring joy and useful knowledge to the people. The village began to live happily and peacefully again, regaining its old honor and eternal dignity.