The soul of the people, national character, genetic code are concepts with which the formation of a nation and states and their fate are directly related. The most difficult trials that befell our common Motherland, Russia, left a tragic imprint on the self-awareness of the people living on its territory. The author and editor of the book, for whom the pain of their native land and native people have become their main personal pain, however, do not fall into despair and do not lose faith in the revival of a great country. What fuels their hope? – read in the proposed book.