Do you want to know about the lives of real gentlemen of fortune, about the real destinies of people who were not afraid to put their lives on the line against money today? The best unit in the world is the Foreign Legion. Did you know that the most famous and brave heroes of the Legion were our compatriots? You will discover unknown pages of the bloody history of the Legion, learn about the fate of many Russians forced to fight for a foreign state. Together with the legionnaires, you will walk along the dusty roads of Algeria and the Vietnamese swamps. And if the spirit of adventurism is still alive in you, you can try your luck by enrolling in the Foreign Legion. Take a different name for yourself, choose the fate of a mercenary and see with your own eyes what sunrises are like in Africa. The book will give you some important practical advice on how to become a legionnaire.