The language is fascinating in its simplicity, short and ultra-short novellas, many of which, however, include several plot lines, an ironic style of narration - all this immediately immerses us in the atmosphere of everyday life of the Soviet army of the late 80s - early 90s. x years. The author, just yesterday a student, and now a lieutenant, looks at his surroundings with wide open eyes, notices and records what others seem ordinary and not worthy of attention...