RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and JournalismRUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism2312-92202312-9247Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4469Hero-keepers in Sholokhov's prosePoleD VЛаборатория литературы; Институт художественного образованияРоссийская академия образования; Institute under the Russian Academy of Education-Institute under the Russian Academy of Education150220082111907092016Copyright © 2008,2008The author asserts that Sholohov's heroes playing the part of keepers of traditional values are represented in rich variety of hypostases: patriarchal fathers; mothers, army officers, and the ones protecting corporate honor and dignity. As for the balance between the male and female keepers of the traditional, remarkable redistribution of accents occurs in Sholokhov's prose: the leading place is gradually ceased to mothers. This reflects significant changes in the people's existence.