Young Russia

One of the most beloved by Russian readers, a timeless captivating historical novel that is the basis for the eponymous television series. It was a tumultuous time, When Russia was young, Straining its strength in struggles, It grew up with... the genius of Peter... A. S. Pushkin The end of the 17th century. The Russian North is the homeland of proud, independent "seafaring pioneers" - pomors, who have never known the power of either the Horde or serfdom over them. It is in the capital of the Russian North - Arkhangelsk - that begins the amazing story of the brave and courageous pilot Ivan Ryabov, his best friend, the daring customs officer Afanasy Krykov, the beautiful Taisia, whom, alas, they both love, and the faithful "chick of Peter's nest" - captain-commander Silvestr Ielev. A story in which, like in a mirror, the entire era of Peter's "Young Russia" will be reflected...