The Brief Encyclopedia of Yalchiki (Yelchek) District has been published. In the long-awaited book the history, culture, economy of the area is reflected. It also gives brief information on famous people. It is the second book about the district of Yalchiki(Yelchek). There had been published the book Yelchek, which is in the Chuvash language, and authors decided to print the new book in Russian since the fellowcountrymen who now live outside the area and the Chuvash Republic are interested in history of their mother district. The encyclopedia becomes the reference book for regional specialists and for all those who are not indifferent to the destiny of the small district.