This book is a work of family history based on personal recollections, historical sources, and family archives. A gripping, multi-generational family story that uncovers hidden truths across borders, revealing how past secrets continue to shape the present. This memoir traces the extraordinary life of Evgeniy Panfilov and his family, spanning from Cossack Russia through revolution, exile, and war, to a new life in Yugoslavia. Born into a privileged family, Evgeniy's world is upended by the Russian Revolution, leading to years of displacement across Central Asia, Turkey, Egypt, and eventually the Balkans. Through vivid storytelling, he recounts survival during wars, the struggle to rebuild in foreign lands, and the enduring bonds of family. Rich with historical insight and personal reflection, this book is a testament to resilience, integrity, and the power of memory across generations. This book is part of a multilingual family history project - English, Serbian/Croatian, Russian Ova knjiga predstavlja delo porodične istorije zasnovano na ličnim sećanjima, istorijskim izvorima i porodičnim arhivama. Ova knjiga je deo višejezičnog projekta porodične istorije. Read more