The story takes place during the Great Patriotic War, in a small town in the Urals, where a group of children are trying to survive in a world that has been turned upside down. The main character is a boy named Shurochka, who is a symbol of hope and innocence in a world torn apart by war and destruction. The plot of the book is built around the idea that the development of technology is not just about creating new machines and devices, but also about understanding the process of their evolution and how they can be used to improve the lives of people. The author emphasizes the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for the survival of humanity and the survival of the unification of people in a warring state. The story begins with the arrival of a group of children in a small town in the Urals, where they have been evacuated from the front lines of the Great Patriotic War. The children are trying to survive in a world that has been turned upside down, and they are struggling to find food and shelter. They are forced to live in a basement, where they are constantly exposed to the dangers of war. Despite the difficult conditions, the children are able to find joy and happiness in their simple games and activities. As the story progresses, the children begin to understand the importance of technology and its role in shaping their future.

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