About the book: 1957 / The brochure "Parachute and Parachuting" talks about the creation of domestic parachutes, gives the concept of the structure of a sports parachute and provides the basic rules for performing a parachute jump . The reader will find in the brochure information about the successes of parachute builders and testers of Soviet parachutes, about sporting achievements in the development of mass parachuting, winning records and about the diverse use of modern parachute technology for military and peaceful purposes. The brochure “Parachute and Parachuting” is designed for soldiers, sailors, sergeants and officers of the Soviet Army, Navy, DOSAAF members and a wide range of readers interested in parachuting.