About the book: 1978 / Tupitsyn Yu. Before a long journey: Science-fiction novel. / Artist Y. Makarov. M.: Young Guard, 1978. - (Library of Soviet Fiction). The action of Yu. Tupitsyn’s novel “Before the Long Road” takes place in the communist society of the 23rd century. On Earth, an expedition is being prepared to a distant planet in the stellar galaxy - Kiku, where life is supposed to exist. Suddenly, mysterious circumstances arise that interfere with the timely departure of the expedition into space. Their research leads scientists to believe that people’s actions are closely monitored by “another mind,” whose representatives have secretly penetrated the Earth. The tracks lead to Kiku. Deep knowledge, courage, and resourcefulness help scientists and astronauts overcome difficulties. The expedition sets off.