The father of the family, Sergei, goes off to war, leaving his wife and children behind. The mother, Nadia, struggles to maintain the farm and keep her family together despite the hardships of war and the absence of her husband. The plot of the book 'Приусадебное хозяйство' revolves around the life of a family living in a rural area during the Great Patriotic War. The story begins with the departure of the father, Sergei, to fight on the front lines, leaving his wife Nadia and their three children behind. With the absence of their breadwinner, Nadia is left to fend for herself and her children, struggling to maintain the farm and provide for their needs. As the war rages on, Nadia faces numerous challenges, from food shortages to bombings and evacuations, all while trying to keep her family together and safe. Despite the difficulties, she manages to keep her family going, relying on her own resourcefulness and determination to survive. As the war drags on, Nadia's children grow older and become more involved in the daily tasks of running the farm.

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