
The book recounts little-known aspects of the history of Russian emigration in South America. The author investigates the fates of Russian officers and soldiers who, after the Civil War, found themselves in Paraguay and participated in the country's military conflicts, particularly the Chaco War of 1932–1935. The narrative is based on historical documents and eyewitness accounts, making it a valuable source of information on a little-known chapter of the Russian military diaspora.