All people go to the store for groceries - but why do they really go there? Most importantly, a modern supermarket gives us free. The shelves filled with goods soothe and inspire a sense of stability. Cleanliness of premises and politeness of employees increase our self-esteem. New technologies are being introduced to progress. Laboratory "Once" and the author of this book set a goal: to study the recent history of Russia through the history of domestic retail. How have we changed, going from a Soviet deli to a modern supermarket? How did Perekrestok, Pyaterochka and Karusel transform the country and its citizens? Finally, what entrepreneurial path has the X5 Retail Group team, the largest player in Russian retail, gone? The book "Civilization of Kh5" answers these questions and at the same time is easy to read as a detective story. Turning the last page, you will never go to the store only for groceries again.