A detailed, rich history of flight from ancient to modern times. The book also describes the development of aviation in Russia and includes discussion of powered and non-powered (ballon) flight.

The author of the book, who for a long time headed the headquarters of the Border Troops of the Soviet Union, vividly and with deep knowledge describes the Afghan events that followed the April 1978 revolution and undoubtedly influenced the history of our country. The weak security of the borders of Afghanistan contributed to the strengthening and equipment of the rebel formations that used the...

Russians on Crete. The book examines the Russian peacekeeping mission to Crete at the beginning of the 20th century. The author also delves into the history of the Crete crisis and Russian and international diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.