About the book: 1972 / The name of the author of this book is widely known not only in our country, but also abroad. He is one of the seven pilots who saved the Chelyuskinites in 1934 and were the first to be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, the commander of aviation units during the Great Patriotic War, one of the leaders of cosmonaut training since the early 60s. His book is a meaningful and exciting story about great and glorious events in the history of Soviet aviation and cosmonautics, about life and study, about the courage and heroism of our pilots and cosmonauts.