For the author of the book, Irbek Kantemirov became not only a participant in general reflections, but also one of the indispensable heroes of novels and stories - just as naturally as his horsemanship became an integral part of Russian culture, not to mention multinational Russian culture. “Happy Circassian” is a book about Irbek Kantemirov, the long-time leader of the famous equestrian circus troupe.