The second Chechen... Here, as in any war, there is an abundance of strong deeds: the unbridled courage of Lieutenant Trofimov, who fought with three militants, and the unnoticeable heroism of the prisoner Kolka Selifonov, who refused to shoot at his own, and the reckless prowess of Ensign Sidorenko, who shot while standing in the entire height of the attacking “spirits”. Raids, clean-ups, ambushes—the hard and dangerous work of a warrior. And if you, overcoming fear, fulfill it, then you are a soldier, a “dog of war.” This is probably the highest rank that can be earned in the fire of slaughter... It is very bitter, the truth about the army and war. This book is about soldiers and officers who saw all the abomination, blood and dirt of the second Chechen war. For a long time they will dream of shelling, mopping up, screams and groans of wounded comrades, infantry fighting vehicles burning like a torch, deadly tripwires, destroyed houses, other people's eyes full of tears and hatred. They went through this absolute hell, showing real courage, perseverance, devotion, giving their hearts to the Fatherland and not demanding rewards in return. And each of them dreamed of returning alive and believed that his family, his beloved girl, his homeland were waiting for him... Based on some of the stories included in this collection, film director Vladimir Bortko made the film “I Have the Honor!..”