Essays on the work of a doctor in the province, written by Maxim Osipov from 2006 to 2017, brought him fame. First collected under one cover, they paint a vivid picture of the changes that have taken place in recent years with Russian society and with the author himself, who is looking at the 'city N.' from different sides, but always sympathetic and unbiased. The peculiarity of the author's position also lies in the fact that he acts as an actor, and not only as a reflective observer. Maxim Osipov - the winner of several literary awards, his stories, novels, plays and essays translated into fourteen languages.