Based on real historical events, the story "Hadzhi-Murat" tells about the Avar Khadzhi-Murat, who bravely fought against the Russians in the Caucasian War, but was soon forced to go over to the enemy's side. Leo Tolstoy compares his courage and ability to adapt to a weed: he was crushed by a wheel, but no matter what, he continues to live.
