The Suitcase by Sergei Dovlatov. Short summary

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Living in the United States, Dovlatov finds a suitcase from Russia in his closet. It contains old things, each with its own story.

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Dovlatov has been living in the United States for a long time. One day in the house he finds an old suitcase with which he left Russia. Each thing has its own story.

«Crêpe Finnish Socks» is a story about an unsuccessful attempt to get rich selling Finnish socks.

«Nomenclature Half Boots» is the story of how the author inadvertently stole the mayor’s boots.

«A Decent Double-Breasted Suit»-about how Dovlatov got it to spy on a spy.

«Officer’s Belt» — the story of how the author was nearly maimed by a drunken fellow guard at camp.

«Fernand Leger’s Jacket»-the story of how the mother of a wealthy friend brought the author the jacket of the famous French artist.

«Poplin Shirt» — about how his wife before emigration gave Dovlatov a shirt.

«The Winter Hat» — a story about adventures with his brother.

«Chauffeur’s Gloves» — about how Dovlatov played the role of Peter the Great.