About the book: 2016 / The second volume of the book by the famous writer Georgy Burtsev “Makhno” is a collection that includes the story “Makhno”, which tells about one of the most famous heroes of the civil war Nestor Ivanovich Makhno, Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army, who sincerely accepted the ideals of the revolution, and subsequently became deeply disillusioned with them; the mystical drama “Emelyan is needed” - about the historical events that took place in Russia during the reign of Catherine II, about the times of palace coups and popular rebellion; modern tragicomedy “Operation Happy New Year!” - about the adventures of an unemployed man who took on the role of Santa Claus and unwittingly became a participant in criminal showdowns. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.