August Winnig's memoirs, published in Russian for the first time, tell the story of events in the Baltic states at the end of the First World War. The author made a significant personal contribution to the appearance of Estonia and Latvia on the world map, although he was guided by the interests of Germany. His book allows you to get an idea of the events underlying the Estonian and Latvian national myths, which have been cherished for a century. Designed for both specialists and a wide range of people interested in the history of post-imperial spaces.