Life in the theater and theater in life and in politics, the attitude of the state to art, myth and mythology in culture and everyday life, the confrontation of the archaic past and modernity - these are the main topics that theater and film director Vladimir Mirzoev touches upon in his book. Written in the format of a diary, it presents the author's reflections on what worries him and all those whom he calls "Russian Europeans." You can read the book from any place and in any direction - from beginning to end or vice versa. As Vladimir Mirzoev himself notes, in a sense, its composition depends on you, on the way you choose to get to know it. In the application, the master gives professional advice to the actors. Thus, for a wide audience, this book will be an inspiring reading and a reason for thought, and for those whose lives are associated with theater and cinema, it will also be a useful practical guide.