This book is not only about the Chernobyl disaster, but, first of all, about how Chernobyl went through the destinies of people, twisting them, breaking them, testing their strength, and tempering the strongest. When he was a reporter, the author worked for several months in Chernobyl. He is the only journalist who managed to visit inside the destroyed fourth power unit. Among the numerous state and public awards of the writer, a special place is occupied by the medal “Participant in the liquidation of the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.” Contains obscene language.