Intertextual analysis of Shukshins story Suraz revealed the writers orientation towards two main pretexts - Pushkins story The Shot and Lermontovs novel A Hero of Our Time. Despite the desperate rebellion, Shukshins hero is unable to escape the behavioral stereotypes imposed on him by the world of culture. The teacher, who compared Spirka Rastorguev with Byron, unwittingly programmed his entire future fate. The romantic model of behavior becomes decisive for him.