Viktor Tsoi is one of the most famous and key figures in Russian rock music, the frontman of the famous Leningrad rock band KINO. More than 30 years have passed since the tragic death of the musician, but his music and lyrics still do not leave indifferent people of completely different generations. What was he really like? How was the legend born? Can truth be distinguished from fantasy? Let's try, if not to restore the truth, then at least get closer to it... The author of the book tried to tell about the non-fictional Viktor Tsoi, tried to restore in detail the facts of his biography and creative life. The book includes frank testimonies of relatives, friends of musicians - Tsoi's colleagues, as well as unique materials - eyewitness accounts, photographs, letters, documents from personal archives. The text is published in a new edition with additions.