This collection of fictional stories and stories about officers and soldiers of special units who fulfill their duty with dignity and courage in Chechnya. The book is written harshly and truthfully. It is not a shame for professionals to read it, because Valery knows what he is writing about: he commanded a special police detachment in the first Chechen campaign. And at the same time, his works are accessible and understandable to anyone, they captivate and captivate, and are read “in one breath.” The publication of some works from this collection in periodicals and on Internet sites evoked many responses from readers of various ages and professions. Many people saw the Chechen war for the first time through the eyes of those who were boiling in this bloody cauldron, and were able to understand and feel what was happening in the souls of people who stood up to defend Russia and were ready to give their lives for you and me