About the book: 1956 / This book tells about glorious Russian travelers and sailors, discoverers and explorers of many lands, seas and rivers, about inquisitive and brave Russian people, who performed unforgettable feats for the glory of their homeland. Without pretending to be any complete presentation of the events associated with the great Russian geographical discoveries, the author dwelled only on the episodes that especially struck him with the unparalleled valor and courage, perseverance in achieving the goal, the desire for knowledge and the high patriotism of the Russians travelers and sailors of the past.