About the book: year / Conversation with Valentin Pikul in the midst of perestroika. The dialogue is conducted around creativity and creative plans, most of which, alas, were not destined to come true - it remained less than two years before his death. Much attention is paid to his novel “I Have the Honor” about an officer of the Tsar’s General Staff, as well as the sensational book “Evil Spirits,” which tells the story of the pre-revolutionary decomposition of Russian society. Pressing issues are discussed, many of which are still relevant 30 years later, in particular, issues of family and the fate of the Russian people. The writer’s attitude towards Freemasonry, which he saw as a harmful, anti-national entity, is touched upon..