Valery Gorban is no stranger to the literary world. He is the author of two books. His novels and short stories were awarded a diploma from the weekly “Literary Russia” and took first place in the international competition named after. A. Platonova. 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 stewing in this bloody cauldron, and were able to understand and feel what was happening in the souls of the people who stood up to defend Russia and were ready to give their lives for you and me.