An action-packed novel that attempts to comprehend the Soviet period Russia went through. The novel intertwines several storylines that boil down to one question: what is the essence of the Russian people, the Russian people and Russia as a historical phenomenon. The main characters, endowed by the author with the ability to travel through time, are looking for answers to these questions in different eras. At the same time, Russian intelligence is fighting a conspiracy of the behind-the-scenes forces of the West, which gives an idea of what these forces want to see Russia in the future. The events of the book unfold rapidly, it is full of interesting historical information and makes the reader think about the fate of our country.