The theme «Shukshin and Sholokhov» already has the research tradition. But some settled positions as it is represented, need additions and specifications.
Life and Shukshin creativity by many threads it is connected with Sholokhov's figure. Shukshin and Sholokhov's relationship, according to researchers, is caused by a country origin, love for the country, sensation of the roots. For Shukshin Sholokhov was the classic. Its products were included into the school and high school program, and the personal image of the writer was perceived by Shukshin very positively. According to other scientists, Shukshin communication with Sholokhov's creativity is defined by affinity of ideologically-esthetic positions.
Meanwhile it is necessary to consider and to the critic Shukshin of an image Sholokhov. For it it is a difficult image and the difficult person. In article statements of writers are analyzed. Special value is given to their meetings. Creative contacts here are very important.