The book of V.V. Kucherenko, a member of the Union of Writers of Pridnestrovie, a member of the Association of Sports Journalists of Moldova - the second, revised and supplemented edition - is dedicated to the 600th anniversary of the city of Bender. On the basis of photo and documentary sources, as well as stories of contemporaries, figuratively and succinctly, in an accessible form, the author tells about the life of the Bender people during the Romanian occupation. A fascinating excursion into "life back," supplemented by the memories of living participants in the events and unique information about famous historical figures, will interest a wide range of readers - from connoisseurs to history lovers.