For the first time, the cult novel “The Commandment” by Georgy Cherchesov (1934–1996) is published in a new edition, prepared by the author in the last year of his life. A long-awaited gift to grateful readers who once again had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of legendary heroes from a small Ossetian village, who, in search of happiness and truth, will go through hundreds of obstacles and three continents. The heroes of the novel sacredly honor the behests of their ancestors.