The military-historical fairy tale “Leningrad Nutcracker” is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad. The plot is based on a real story about cats that saved Leningrad from a 1943 invasion of rat hordes. The book is intended for children of primary and middle school age, parents, and also for teachers of preschool educational institutions, primary schools, as well as heads of circles and studios.