This is not a life textbook. And not a pamphlet exposing “dirty” pre-election political technologies. And not a guide to fooling your own kind. This book is much more informative, useful, witty and, perhaps, more dangerous than both. Therefore, everyone who is about to buy it should be warned: “Caution! You are being armed with knowledge, the possession of which may pose a threat!” First of all, for yourself. An appendix has been added to the book, shedding additional light both on the personality of the author himself and on the figures of some of the characters.