"He chose stars" is a book written by the Russian writer Leonid Leonov in 1960. In this novel, the author tells the story of the main character, who lives in the conditions of Soviet society in the 1930s and 40s. Deep psychologism, difficult moral dilemma and internal conflict of the hero make this book very important for understanding the history of that time. "He chose tinsel" is not only a literary masterpiece, but also a perceptive summation on paper of the deepest problems of freedom, morality and sacrifice.