The book describes the recent history of Kazakhstan (1991–2010). The author, a well-known public figure of Kazakhstan, publicist and professional journalist, shares his memories and reflections as a direct participant and witness to dynamic and sometimes dramatic events in Kazakhstan’s political life. The book contains the author’s most remarkable and significant articles over the past twenty years, and includes stories about personal meetings and discussions with many iconic people from the republic, revealing little-known details about the country’s politics.