Book of memoirs of a member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR A.A. Gromyko covers more than half a century. The author talks about historical events that he witnessed or participated in, about the countries where he worked, about meetings with government and public figures, with major scientists and cultural workers. The author reflects on the problems of war and peace, on the “American direction” of Soviet foreign policy, on diplomatic art, and on meetings with outstanding masters of Soviet culture.