The first book of the novel “The Dagestan Saga” covers the period of the first half of the 20th century and tells about the dramatic destinies of people involved in the maelstrom of events that took place in the South of Russia. The main characters of the novel managed to preserve their feelings and respect for mountain traditions, which helped them survive during the dramatic period of formation of the new state. The second book is expected to be published in 2012.