About the book: 1977 / The book covers the history of the Russian-Turkish war of 1877–1878 from the perspective of Marxist-Leninist methodology. It provides an analysis of the causes and nature of the war, examines the course of the armed struggle, and shows the decisive role of the Russian army in the liberation of the Balkan countries from the Ottoman yoke. Much attention is paid to the military partnership and fraternal solidarity of the Russian people and the peoples of the Balkans. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.