Alexander Pushkin's 'The Golden Cockerel' is a satirical fairy tale that critiques autocratic power and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It tells the story of Tsar Dadon, who, after years of warfare, longs for peace. An astrologer offers him a magical golden cockerel that will crow to warn of impending danger. While the cockerel initially brings tranquility, the Tsar's misuse of its power and his infatuation with the enigmatic Queen of Shemakha lead to tragic consequences, highlighting themes of deception, betrayal, and the futility of worldly desires.