The name of the legendary Cuban leader Fidel Кастро is known to the whole world. History of brave rebel becoming partisan команданте, and then by the leader of revolutionary Cuba, bravely entering the lists of political and military power the USA, experience of building of new life on Island of freedom is caused enormous interest in many countries already during a few decades. In the book a journalist-specialist in international law М. А. Макарычев made an effort to investigate the phenomenon of this outstanding personality and find answers for questions: as did Fidel with the handful of comrade-in-armss succeed to accomplish revolution? That did help to remain him at power almost a half a century, in spite of crises, plots and permanent threat for life? What will Cuba be in XXI century?