Living together in the 21st century is not just one of many options for the development of society. This is a conscious need. In the cities and villages of our world, very different people are increasingly living together. Different in culture, religion, language, way of life. Living together is not always easy. We are all different, but we are united by deep connections. In all our countries, in Russia and Italy, in America and Asia, it is necessary to learn the art of living together. In knowledge and meeting, contact and alienation, in intimacy and crossings: this art of living together is created, the fruit of political realism and hope. This is realism in the face of a multipolar world. This is a wish not to repeat that madness. when diversity leads to clash and conflict. Thanks to the broad historical culture and depth of view of the author, who knows the world and humanity of our time, the book helps to understand the reality of our countries and offers a vision of a common future.