Physicists Don't Joke: The Social Media Pages . History of Science . -research. The Institute of Physics at Moscow State University by Anatoly Vasilyevich Andreev is a fascinating and profound study that immerses the reader in the world of science, history and human destinies. In his pages, the author not only talks about the development of physics in Russia, but also highlights the social and cultural aspects that influenced scientific achievements. This work will be a real find for those who are interested in the history of science, as well as for students, teachers and anyone who wants to understand how science was formed in the context of society. Anatoly Vasilyevich Andreev, a well-known Russian physicist and historian of science, uses his rich experience and extensive knowledge to create not just a scientific work, but a real chronicle of the life of the Research Institute of Physics at Moscow State University. In the book, he shares memories of outstanding scientists, their discoveries and personal stories, which sometimes turn out to be no less interesting than the scientific achievements themselves. The reader will be able to learn about how physics developed in the Soviet Union in a difficult political and social situation, what challenges scientists faced and how they coped with them. The book will be especially interesting for those who are fond of science and history, students and graduate students, as well as teachers who seek inspiration in the biographies of great scientists. It can be a useful resource for studying not only physics, but also social processes that took place in the country in different historical periods. Readers interested in science and society will find in it many valuable thoughts and ideas that will help to better understand how science affects people's lives and vice versa. The themes raised in the book are diverse and multi-faceted. Andreev touches on issues of scientific ethics, the role of science in society, as well as personal dramas and victories of scientists, which sometimes found themselves on the verge between scientific progress and political repression. It shows how science can serve both as a source of inspiration and as an object of pressure from the authorities. In this context, the book becomes not only a historical document, but also an important reflection on the place of science in the modern world. Andreev’s style is characterized by accessibility and liveliness, which allows the reader to easily immerse himself in the text and perceive information. He masterfully combines scientific analysis with personal stories, which makes reading fascinating and informative. If you are familiar with his other works, such as "Science and Society: History and Modernity", you know that the author is able to raise complex issues in an accessible and interesting form. "Physicists Don't Joke" is not just a book about science, it's a story about the people who were behind the great discoveries, about their dreams and disappointments, about how science can change fates. This work deserves the attention of not only specialists, but also a wide audience interested in history and culture. If you are looking for something that will make you think about the role of science in our lives, this book will be an excellent choice. Do not miss the opportunity to discover a world in which physics and human destinies are intertwined in the most unexpected way.