The collection includes stories written in different years, as well as several poems by the military author Sergey Ranshakov.
The main focus in the works is on service and everyday life of Russian soldiers. The story characters serve in the Far East, with courage take part in battles in Afghanistan, lose friends, are taken prisoner, return to their families, and strive for peaceful life.
The stories are based on real events. The author shares experiences that left an indelible mark and that he couldn’t help but share. The texts are filled with kind irony and deep love for people and the Motherland.