The article analyzes the materials of a Slavic studies special course given by Professor T. M. Akimova in the middle of the 1970s as a part of the course “Introduction into Slavic studies” (section “Culture of the Slavs. South Slavic epic”). The volume, thematic plan and a part of special course materials are characterized. The article focuses on how the unique identity of the author, who had experienced the school of prominent soviet scientists B. M. Sokolov and V. M.
