Chonkin lived, Chonkin is alive, Chonkin will live! The reader holds in his hands the full version of the unique epic of the 20th century - “The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of the Soldier Ivan Chonkin.” According to the author himself, it took a total of 49 years to write it. The first two books - “The Inviolable Person” and “The Contender to the Throne” - were first published in 1975, the third book - “The Displaced Person” - in 2007. Has Chonkin changed? Not at all! He is also naive and spontaneous. Pretense, lies and betrayal, when faced with him, become incredibly funny and helpless. What is the phenomenon of his longevity? Vladimir Voinovich’s ability to combine political satire with love for people, lyrical epic with a pamphlet novel.