I am very happy that such a controversial topic as the sexuality in the contemporary Russia was appoached by the authority in the field of sexuality who has first-hand knowledge of the topic. I happen to know Professor Kon and I am very proud of the acquaintance. Not only he was awarded with numerous academic titles, but he has a rare gift to convey his ideas in a simple, yet precise ways and it is always a pleasure to read his books. James Riodran did a good work - the translation lost nothing as compared to the original. Excellent reference book for everybody interested in the Eastern European social studies.