Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov

Alexander Suvorov (1730–1800) is the only commander in modern history who never lost a single battle. The narratives about him offered here were written by our contemporaries.

Fyodor Filippovich Konyukhov (born 1951) is a professional traveler, a captain of long-distance ships, a pilot of a free hot-air balloon, a driver of dog sled teams, a mountaineer, a writer, and a priest. Among Konyukhov’s achievements are five circumnavigations and multiple crossings of the Atlantic Ocean: 16 times by sailing yachts and once by a rowing boat.

The glorification of the works and victories of the greatest commander inspired Fyodor’s father to write this book. The life and exploits of A. V. Suvorov will surely resonate with the hearts of young listeners and readers. In addition to a biography of Alexander Vasilyevich and information about his military achievements, this volume also gathers the most well-known aphorisms of Suvorov.

Ilya Ilyin (real name Ilya Hasanovich Chvyor, born 1957) is a Russian journalist, playwright, and children’s writer. In the recent past, he was the editor-in-chief of the print version of the humorous magazine “Yeralash.” He collaborates with other children’s publications and participates in film projects. He also travels a lot: he visited the Arctic, the Kuril Islands, and traveled through Kamchatka. The story “How We Took Izmail with Suvorov” is an engaging tale told from the point of view of a modern boy, Vlad’ka, who was lucky enough to peek into the past and see the famous hero with his own eyes, becoming his companion.