The novel “The Ascension” intertwines two storylines. One is an ordinary work life with tears and smiles. The second is spiritual rebirth, without which life is meaningless. And only in spiritual rebirth is the victory of a weak person, at whom the enormous power of destruction is directed, possible. The reader will become acquainted with ordinary-looking people who carry the life of the universe on their shoulders. They are the salt of the earth, they are creators. Dmitry, a successful ministry official, suddenly leaves a prestigious job. He plunges into the stormy elements of the construction site. Its harsh waves throw some into the mud, others are lifted into Heaven. Dmitry managed to survive and ascend to Heaven from the very bottom. People like him are builders in the highest sense of the word. They create new life. They raise not only Russia from the ruins, but also their own souls. It's very difficult, but so joyful!