About the book: 2021 / Some mercilessly criticize the Soviet period of our country's life, others uncontrollably praise it. In fact, during that period there was everything, both good and bad. The book, in the form of memories and stories, describes true stories from the life of first a rural boy, and then an officer of the USSR Armed Forces. His hobbies and aspirations, which do not always coincide with real opportunities. Funny and sad stories from rural life of that time. The choice of profession and the difficult army service of a young officer. True stories about relations in the army between superiors and subordinates, about how the most worthy are not always successful. Funny, sad and tragic stories from the life of the author and the people around him, about paradoxes in army service. Interesting fishing and everyday stories. Stories about how not everything always depends on a Man; Fate often interferes in his plans, and its influence on a Man’s life always turns out to be decisive. Contains obscene language.