For the first time in our literature, the history of one of the most significant phenomena in the book industry in the 19th century has been recreated. - an almanac that united the best forces of writers of Pushkin’s circle. The literary events and relationships behind the pages of the publication, connections and destinies of Pushkin, Delvig, Vyazemsky, Baratynsky and others are vividly outlined. The author makes extensive use of correspondence, memoirs, and official documents. The book is written in the form of free, informal essays. It is addressed to specialists, but is also interesting to a wide circle of book lovers.