The third book by Eduard Kochergin, the main artist of the ABDT named after. G. A. Tovstonogova is dedicated to theatrical life, actors, directors, artists, stage workers - outstanding professionals with whom the author had the opportunity to meet and work. Talent and dedication to one’s work are what first of all attracts the author’s attention, so he describes both celebrities and unnoticed theater workers with equal interest. In addition to stories, the book includes the story “Copper Goga” - about the legendary director Georgy Tovstonogov, with whom Kochergin worked for more than twenty years. Kochergin’s first book “Angel Doll” immediately after its publication in 2003 became a sensation in literary life. Its author was talked about as one of the best masters of modern prose; he was awarded the Tsarskoye Selo Art Prize. In 2010, Kochergin won the prestigious literary award “National Bestseller” (for the book “Baptized with Crosses”), in 2011 - the Literary Prize named after. Sergei Dovlatov in the nomination “For achievements in modern Russian prose”. In memory of Alla Alexandrovna Mikhailova