In this book, an experienced doctor (surgeon, orthopedic traumatologist, pathologist), one of the modern activists of the teetotal movement of Russia talks about his life path, covering more than half a century of the history of the USSR and post-Soviet Russia at the beginning of the 21st century. Being a direct participant and witness of the socio-political battles taking place in the country, the author gives a clear cut of the events of that time. Unique experience in medical practice, study in the specialty, development of medicine. This second edition of the book comes out on the eve of the Constituent Congress of the All-Russian Political Party of Sobriety, which opens up new prospects for the sobriety movement in Russia. This book is dedicated to seekers of future truths.