This book by Vitold Shablovsky is not at all about bears, as it might seem from the title. Rather, not only about them. It is about the historical and social transition of a number of countries from socialism to democracy. The author conducts a detailed excursion into the history of Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Ukraine and even Cuba, telling how rapidly socio-political realities have changed here and how important they turned out to be in the historical perspective. A significant part of the book is built on the stories and words of residents of different countries who personally found the transformation of the state and social system. Some are fully convinced that the collapse of socialism is the main positive event of the twentieth century. Others believe that this was the beginning of the end for the bright future of many countries. And you, readers, are free to decide for yourself what lies behind your freedom.