A Simple Story is a 1960 Soviet romantic drama film directed by Yuri Yegorov. The picture was the 48th most attended domestic film in the Soviet Union.

Plot

In the collective farm "Zarya," the position of chairman frequently changes, with new appointees every year. During one of the meetings, where the district committee introduces yet another candidate, the young widow Aleksandra Potapova—who, like many women in the village, lost her husband during the Great Patriotic War—unexpectedly suggests that a woman should take on the role. To her surprise, the community elects her. Aleksandra begins her new duties with determination, despite not fully understanding the complexities of the position. She faces challenges in her relationships with villagers, particularly with the former chairman, Lykov, whose son Ivan she has been romantically involved with. Aware of the scrutiny she faces as chairwoman, Aleksandra ends her relationship with Ivan and focuses on her responsibilities. Over time, her hard work inspires the villagers, who begin to support her efforts. The farm merges with another struggling collective, gradually improving under her leadership.