The word “revolution” evokes a sharp and strong reaction in the modern world. Some hope for revolution and call for it, others are indignant, curse and fear it. But no one remains indifferent to it. A famous scientist, author of several intellectual bestsellers, including the famous book “The Absolute Weapon. Fundamentals of psychological warfare and media manipulation,” Valery Solovey offers a qualitatively new look at revolutionary processes. Refuting common myths and misconceptions about the causes and results of revolutions, he conducts an innovative analysis of “color” revolutions, reveals little-known and intriguing pages of the political history of post-Soviet Russia, and shares thoughts about the revolutionary prospects in our country. The book destroys many conventional ideas about the paths of political change and opens up the possibility of a more sober, albeit unexpected, look at politics. It will be useful to everyone who is interested in politics and takes (or intends to take) part in it.