Lee Kuan Yew, the author of memoirs published for the first time in Russian, is an outstanding political figure of the second half of the 20th century. The name of this man is inextricably linked with the entire history of the creation, development and prosperity of such a unique entity as the city-state - Singapore. In less than 40 years of national sovereignty, the Republic of Singapore has become one of the most industrial centers in Southeast Asia, occupying an important place not only in regional politics and economics, but also in the system of world economic relations and international politics. The book is not just a memoir of a political figure. These are instructive reflections on how to achieve recognition and success.