Книга Мобілізяка | Якушев Влад

“Mobilizyaka” is not just a book; it is a candid confession of a person who experienced war firsthand, felt its pain and victories, disappointments and hopes. Vlad Yakushev, a well-known journalist and veteran of the 14th Brigade, recognized by many readers for his first work “Punishers,” now shares a personal story that he had previously kept behind the scenes. It was the readers’ question — “What happened to the author himself?” — that inspired the creation of “Mobilizyaka.” The book became the first open testimony of what Ukrainian-style mobilization truly looks like: filled with irony, internal dramas, and touching memories.

Particularly compelling is Yakushev’s easy-going writing style, which combines humor and sincerity, allowing readers to see the face of war without pathos or excessive heroization. It contains everything — soldiers’ everyday life, resourceful improvisation, losses, and brotherhood. A unique feature of the publication is the large number of photographs from the author’s personal archive, bringing the reality of the front line to life on its pages in a way that was missing from “Punishers.”

The cherry on top is the integration of modern technology. QR codes lead readers to frontline videos, allowing them to immerse themselves in the events not only through text but also through visual content. This creates a new level of engagement for Ukrainian soldiers and for everyone interested in the truth about the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The DIPA Publishing House prepared this book in Ukrainian in a concise format that is perfectly suited both for field conditions and for a soldier’s home library. “Mobilizyaka” is a must-have for everyone who serves or has served, for those who want to understand the psychology of mobilization, or simply for readers looking for a truthful story about modern Ukraine.