"Apocrypha of the Chechen War" is a collection of memories, reports, literary texts and analytical materials dedicated to the events of the Chechen War. The author of the book, German journalist Volker Steinberg, talks about the brutality and offensiveness of war, about the lost lives of people, the experiences of soldiers and civilians. With the help of the testimonies of eyewitnesses and participants in the conflict, the author reveals the depth of the tragedy that occurred in Chechnya. The book attracts the reader's attention with its realistic approach to events and scrupulous coverage of facts. "Apocrypha of the Chechen War" is an important literary work that helps to understand the full picture and severity of military conflicts and their impact on people's lives.