How I Became a Traveler. A Collection of Stories

The author of this book, the famous traveler Fyodor Konyukhov, has been to the North and South Poles, climbed the highest mountain peaks in the world, and made several round-the-world sailing trips on a yacht. In his book, he will... tell how he crossed the Azov Sea at the age of 15 in a small rowing boat, how later during expeditions he encountered whales and polar bears, and how he saved his yacht from pirates. The heroes of Fyodor Konyukhov's stories are the discoverers of Antarctica, Faddey Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev, his childhood idol Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, known not only for his victories but also for his mercy. What skills are necessary to set off on a journey? What food should you take with you? What draws us to travel? This book is a true journey across continents and oceans, full of adventures, beauty, and love for our planet.