The book critically examines some persistent myths included not only in the memoir, but also in modern scientific literature. In particular, the idle speculation of the opposition of the Vlasov formations regarding the SS and non-participation in war crimes is refuted. Also, on the basis of previously unpublished materials, the history of the practically unexplored White Crosses battalion, which fought as part of the 9th Wehrmacht army, is recreated. The author significantly complements the history of various collaborationist formations (1st RNA Boris Holmston-Smyslovsky, RON Bronislav Kaminsky, ROA Andrey Vlasov). In particular, unknown meetings between Vlasov and ataman Krasnov have been reconstructed, letters from General Bunyachenko are given.