The talented bard, poet and film actor Vladimir Vysotsky has millions of fans. His songs are still listened to and sung, and films with his participation are included in the golden fund of Russian cinema. The creative side of Vysotsky’s life is clear, transparent and worthy of respect and love. But he also had a second - shadow - side, which few people know about, and to speak openly about which means to cause a storm of indignation. And the essence of this shadow life is that Vladimir Vysotsky was not only a talented bard and actor, but also an equally talented intelligence officer, a real warrior and patriot of the Motherland. He took part in many operations of the State Security Committee in our country and abroad. The book was co-authored by a professional intelligence officer and writer, and its evidence base is based exclusively on factual material.