To your attention is presented a book edition - Explanatory Dictionary-Directory of the Soviet Language, updated taking into account the unfolding "perestroika." Zemtsov I.G. in his activities and scientific works seeks to reveal the real nature of events taking place in the USA and Russia, contributing to overcoming stereotypes and clichés. In addition, his books demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach, combining methodology and methods of history, sociology and political science.