Fyodor Petrovich had long wanted to visit his son’s grave but was often too ill. His son Sasha wasn’t his biological child—they had adopted him from an orphanage after years of trying for their own. Sasha was a quiet, withdrawn boy at first but eventually bonded deeply with Fyodor and his wife, becoming their pride and joy. Sasha grew up, went to military school, and served his country until illness forced him to leave service. Sadly, he died young, followed soon after by Fyodor’s wife, leaving him alone.

One day, with his old dog Buyan, Fyodor went to fix the slanted fence at Sasha’s grave. While clearing debris, Buyan started digging and uncovered a buried box. Inside was a tiny, abandoned baby girl, barely alive. Fyodor rushed her to the village paramedic, who helped save her life.

The next day, a man named Herman arrived, the baby’s grandfather. He explained that his daughter had died in childbirth, and the baby’s father had tried to get rid of the child for inheritance. The father was arrested, and Herman was grateful to Fyodor for saving his granddaughter.

Herman left money to help Fyodor repair the grave. Fyodor returned to the cemetery to find a beautiful memorial had been built for Sasha and his wife. After finishing his final duties, Fyodor passed away peacefully.

Buyan stayed with a neighbor, often visiting the cemetery, and was buried nearby two years later, faithful to the family until the end.