M. : Time, 2012. - 592 s. The remarkable Russian literary critic, writer and public figure Marietta Omarovna Chudakova has two goals, the achievement of which she now gives the most energy, time and talent. The first goal is to teach teenagers to read books and think. Goal Two: Teach Teenagers to Understand People and Think A new book by Chudakova successfully works on both goals at once . Firstly, because Yegor Gaidar is considered one of the most outstanding personalities of the 20th century, an ideal living example for modern youth. And secondly, because a teenager who has carefully read and thought over Marietta Chudakova’s book about Yegor Gaidar will reach an important height in his intellectual development and, as the author and the publishing house hope, henceforth will not reduce the level. Regardless of the political preferences of readers, this book is a brilliant example of Russian-language biographical prose from a strong and enthusiastic author.