About the book: 2023 / The ancient green lamp on the desk of the author of this book gave the name to the saga about the Mezhericher family, full of exciting events. The story of the family is told to the reader by Lisa Dukhova, a nanny who lived with four generations of Mezherichers for almost fifty years. With her characteristic spontaneity, she describes city and village life, the times of Stalinist repressions and the Patriotic War, the post-war years, and introduces in detail the life of the family in different eras. Her narrative is pieced together stories about love and death, quarrels and friendship, loyalty and betrayal. The history of the country cannot be imagined apart from the stories of the families who lived in it, and this book will allow you to see this. Intended for a wide range of readers.