The book presents an analysis of the ideological, social, political and moral foundations of the Soviet system, based on the author’s own biography. Conclusively, with reference to facts, events and names, mercilessly towards nostalgia for the Soviet period, the author debunks the still living myths about the Soviet “golden age”. Contains a description of a significant number of events and facts that are still not widely known and are excellent illustrations of history Fatherland of the indicated period. The book will be of interest both to witnesses of the Soviet era and to young people who should know what life in Soviet Russia was really like.