"Diary of Thoughts" by the classic of the Russian avant-garde Alexei Remizov is a unique work of documentary and artistic prose of the Russian emigration. Begun during the occupation of Paris, the diary provides an accurate recording and understanding of contemporary political events (the end of World War II, the repatriation of Russian emigrants, Russia's reaction in exile to the death of I.V. Stalin, etc.), reflects the process of creative work of Remizov the writer , contains his memories of Silver Age Luha and surreal dreams. The scope of the characters in the diary is enormous: from historical figures and heroes of works of medieval and modern European literature to modern politicians, writers, philosophers, artists of the Russian emigration, the USSR, France and other countries. The first volume contains recordings from 1943-1946. The text of the diary is preceded by an introductory article, accompanied by scientific commentary and an extensive annotated index; For the first time, illustrative materials are published - drawings by Remizov from the war period.