The book by journalist Dmitry Gubin is a collection of articles written by him in recent years. The author touches on almost all aspects of the life of the country, society and the individual as a member of this society. Never before have Dmitry Gubin's articles been brought together under one cover, which is surprising, given the brilliance of the style, depth of analysis and breadth of interests of this extraordinary publicist. It is also surprising that his essays do not lose relevance over time, which, without a doubt, is a sign of journalism of the highest standard.