About the book: 2002 / The book by E. F. Izyumova is written on specific material and consists of four sections. The story “Black Wings of Death” covers the events of the pre-war, war and post-war years. Called to defend the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War, its hero, by the will of fate, ends up in captivity. This is a story about people who survived difficult conditions, maintaining their honor and dignity. The heroines of “The Pearl Necklace, or the Tale of Singing Souls” are connected by one thread - ~ they are all members of the “Zorenka” choir of the “Children of Wartime Stalingrad” association. The impressions of the horrors and hardships of the war and of those people, thanks to whose courage and dedication, women continue to actively participate in Volzhsky’s life to this day, have not been erased from their memory. The essay “The Earth Was Burning Under Our Feet” is based on the memories of German officers and soldiers who realized the significance of the Battle of Stalingrad and paid tribute to the perseverance and heroism of Soviet soldiers. The essays under the general title “Sappers” introduce the reader to the heroes of our days, military personnel who are deeply concerned about the fate of the Russian Army and Russia. The book is in free electronic access with the permission of the author and is distributed in electronic form freely, subject to the integrity of the text/content and only in electronic libraries that do not directly or indirectly (through registration or payment) restrict access to books posted in the library. For other use, please contact the author’s agent via [email protected]