  We present photometric and high- and low-resolution spectroscopic
observations of the unusual outburst of V838 Mon. The data were collected at
the NAO Rozhen, Bulgaria and at the Torun Observatory, Poland. Analysis of the
peculiar behavior of the spectrum of the star is given. The star's radial
velocity of +60 km/s is derived. A brief discussion concerning the nature of
the object is also given.
