A.D. Timirgazin's excursion book is dedicated to one of the oldest cities in Crimea, which traditionally played an outstanding military, trade, economic and cultural role in the history of the Northern Black Sea region. The Greeks called it Sugdea, the Russians - Sourozh, the Genoese - Soldier. The book tells about the most important, often dramatic events in the political, social and ethnic history of the city. The most important historical sights are described, little-known testimonies of travelers are given, interesting biographical data on prominent scientists, writers, artists and musicians who often came to Sudak or lived and worked here for a long time.