The word "revolution" causes a sharp and strong reaction in the modern world. Some hope for a revolution and call for it, others are indignant, curse and fear it. But no one remains indifferent to it.A well-known scientist, author of several intellectual bestsellers, including the famous book “Absolute Weapon. Fundamentals of psychological warfare and media manipulation”, Valery Solovey offers a qualitatively new look at revolutionary processes. Refuting common myths and misconceptions about the causes and results of revolutions, he conducts an innovative analysis of the "color" revolutions, reveals little-known and intriguing pages of the political history of post-Soviet Russia, shares his thoughts on the revolutionary prospects in our country.The book destroys many familiar ideas about the paths of political change and opens up the possibility of a more sober, albeit unexpected, look at politics. It will be useful to everyone who is interested in politics and takes (or intends to take) part in it.